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ABCIXIMAB (ReoPro)
Class: Glycoprotein Inhibitor |
ACTION:
Binds to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors on surface of platelets, preventing platelet aggregation. INDICATIONS: pts undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention pts with unstable angina not responding to conventional medical therapy CONTRAINDICATIONS: Active internal bleeding GI bleeding, major surgery, or trauma; use of oral anticoagulants within 7 days ADVERSE REACTIONS: Hypotension,bradycardia,tachycardia, headache,increase sweat,N&V, abd pain, diarrhea DRUG INTERACTIONS: none well documented DOSE: IV 0.25 mg/kg bolus 10 to 60 min before PCI followed by continuous infusion of 0.125 mcg/kg/min (to a max of 10 mcg/min) for 12 h. ROUTE: IV HOW SUPPLIED: 2mg/ml vials |
Use only normal saline or D5W for IV infusion. Add no other medication for the infusion.
PREGNANCY SAFETY: Category C |
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ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol)
CLASS: analgesics (pain), antipyretics (fever) |
ACTION:
lowers a chemical in the brain that stimulates pain nerves and heat-regulating center in the brain. INDICATIONS: minor aches and pains, headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, the common cold, flu, toothache, menstrual cramps. CONTRAINDICATIONS: allergies to ingredients in pill. PRECAUTIONS: Pt use no more than10 days to relieve pain (5 days for children) or for more than 3 days to reduce fever; Anyone who drinks three or more alcoholic drinks a day,risk of liver damage exists ADVERSE REACTIONS: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, miosis (contraction of the pupil), orthostatic hypotension,urinary retention, constipation DOSAGE: Adults and children age 12 up 325mg; 2 tablets ever 4 to 6 hrs. ROUTE: Chewed or Swallowed |
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acetaminophen
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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (A.S.A, Bayer, Aspergum etc.)
CLASS: Analgesic , antiplatelet, antiinflammatory |
ACTIONS:
Block pain impulses to CNS ,dialate peripheral vessels, & decreases platelet aggregation. INDICATIONS: Mild-moderate pain/fever, M.I. or reinfarction Ischemia & thromboembolism, unstable angina CONTRAINDICATIONS: GI Bleeding, active ulcer disease, hemorrhagic stroke, bleeding disorders, children w flu like symptoms ADVERSE REACTIONS: Stomach irritation, Heartburn or indigeston nausea or vomiting, allergic reaction DRUG INTERACTIONS: Decreased effects antacids & steroids, Increased effects with insulin, oral hypoglycemics DOSE: |
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