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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
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ACTION:
Adsorbs or binds toxin preventing it from being absorbed during its transit through the gastrointestinal tract. INDICATIONS: Overdose Poisonings CONTRAINDICATIONS: Should not be given to unconscious patients PRECAUTIONS: See below ADVERSE REACTIONS: May induce nausea and vomiting DOSE: 15 to 30 grams (3 to 6 tablespoons) ROUTE: Oral or via Nasogastric Tube HOW SUPPLIED: Bottle containing 25 grams |
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ADENOCARD: (Adenosine)
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ACTIONS:
An endogenous nucleotide from human body cells, it slows conduction time through the AV-node restoring patients to a normal sinus rhythm. INDICATIONS: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia Narrow complex tachycardia CONTRAINDICATIONS: 2nd or 3rd degree AV block Known sick sinus syndrome unless an artificial pacemaker is in place Known hypersensitivity to adenosine PRECAUTIONS: Wide Complex Tachycardia Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter with a rapid ventricular response Patients with ASTHMA, or COPD Patients known or suspected of taking Theodur, Persantine or any product containing Dipyradamole ADVERSE REACTIONS: Transient high grade AV block, chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath. DOSAGE: 6mg given rapidly (1-2 seconds) IV push, followed by a 20cc flush. If the first dose fails to convert the rhythm within 2 minutes, a second dose of 12mg rapid IV push, followed by a 20 cc flush, may be administered. The half-life of adenocard is 10 seconds. After drug administration flush the IV for 30 seconds. ROUTE: IV. Should not be administered through veins distal to antecubital vein HOW SUPPLIED: 6 mg in a 2 ml pre-filled syringe. 12 mg in a 4 ml pre-filled syringe. 6 mg in a 2 ml vial |
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ASPIRIN
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ACTIONS:
Aspirin blocks pain impulses in the CNS, dialates peripheral vessels, and inhibits platelet aggregation. INDICATIONS: Prevention of platelet aggreagation in ischemia and thromboembolism Unstable angina Prevention of myocardial infarction or reinfarction CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity to salicylates GI bleeding Active ulcer disease Hemorrhagic stroke Bleeding disorders PRECAUTIONS: None ADVERSE REACTIONS: Stomach irritation Indigestion Nausea or vomiting Allergic reaction DOSAGE: 162 mg ROUTE: Chewed and swallowed HOW SUPPLIED: 81 mg chewable tablets |
