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What is the generic name for
PROZAC |
FLUOXETINE
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What is the drug class for FLUOXETINE
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SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS
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What condition is FLUOXETINE commonly prescribed for?
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DEPRESSION / ANXIETY
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What is the generic name for:
PAXIL |
PAROXETINE
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What is the drug class for:
PAROXETINE |
SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS
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what condition is PAROXETINE
commonly prescribed for? |
DEPRESSION / ANXIETY
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What is the generic name for:
Zoloft |
SERTRALINE
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what is the drug class for
SERTRALINE |
SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS
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what condition is Sertraline commonly prescribed for?
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DEPRESSION / ANXIETY
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what is the generic name for XANAX?
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Alprazolam
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what is the drug class for Alprazolam?
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BENZODIAZEPINES
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What condition is Alprazolam commonly prescribed for?
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ANXIOLYTICS (ANXIETY)
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what is the generic name for Librium?
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Chlordiazepoxide
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what is the drug class for Chlordiazepoxide ?
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BENZODIAZEPINES
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what condition is Chlordiazepoxide commonly prescribed for?
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ANXIOLYTICS (ANXIETY)
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what is the generic name for KLONOPIN?
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CLONZAEPAM
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what is the drug class for CLONAZEPAM?
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BENZODIAZEPINES
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what condition is CLONAZEPAM prescribed for?
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ANXIOLYTICS (ANXIETY)
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR VALIUM?
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DIAZEPAM
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WHAT THE DRUG CLASS FOR DIAZEPAM?
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BENZODIAZEPINES
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WHAT CONDITION IS DIAZEPAM PRESCRIBED FOR?
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ANXIOLYTICS (ANXIETY)
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR GLUCATROL?
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GLIPIZIDE
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WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS FOR GLIPIZIDE?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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WHAT CONDITION IS GLIPIZIDE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR GLUCOPHAGE?
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METFORMIN
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WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS FOR METFORMIN?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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WHAT CONDITION IS METFORMIN COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR AMARYL?
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GLIMEPIRIDINE
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WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS FOR GLIMEPIRIDINE?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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WHAT CONDITION IIS GLIMEPIRIDINE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR AVANDIA?
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ROSIGLITAZONE
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WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS FOR ROSIGILITAZONE?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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WHAT CONDITION IS ROSIGILITAZONE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME FOR ACTOS?
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PIOGLITAZONE
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WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS FORR PIOGLITAZONE?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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what condition is PIOGLITAZONE commonly prescribed for?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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what is the generic name for Januvia?
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Sitagliptin
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what is the drug class for Sitagliptin?
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GLUCOSE CONTROL
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what condition is sitagliptin commonly prescribed for?
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TYPE II DIABETES
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what is the generic name for Marplan?
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ISOCARBOXAZID
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What is the drug class for ISOCARBOXAZID?
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Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors
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what condition is ISOCARBOXAZID commonly prescribed for?
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MAOI'S (DEPRESSSION)
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what is the generic name for Nardil?
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Phenelzine
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what is the drug class for Phenelzine?
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Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors
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what condition is Phenelzine commonly prescribed for?
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MAOI'S (DEPRESSSION)
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what is the generic name for Parnate?
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Tranycypromine
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what is the drug class for Tranycypromine?
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Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors
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what condition is Tranycypromine commonly prescribed for?
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MAOI'S (DEPRESSSION
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what is the generic name for ABILIFY?
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ARIPIPRAZOLE
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what is the drug class for ARIPIPRAZOLE?
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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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what condition is ARIPIPRAZOLE
commonly prescribed for? |
ANTI CRAZYY
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what is the generic name for ZYPREXA
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OLANZAPINE
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what is the drug class for OLANZAPINE?
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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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what condition is OLANZAPINE
commonly prescribed for? |
ANTI CRAZY
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what is the generic name for SEROQUEL?
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QUENTIAPINE
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what is the drug class for QUENTIAPINE?
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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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what condition is QUENTIAPINE
commonly prescribed for? |
ANTI CRAZY
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what is the generic name for RISPERDAL?
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RISPERIDONE
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what is the drug class for RISPERIDONE?
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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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what condition is RISPERIDONE
commonly prescribed for? |
ANTI CRAZY
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what is the generic name for GEODON
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ZIPRASIDONE
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what is the drug class for ZIPRASIDONE
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ANTIPSYCHOTICS
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what condition is ZIPRASIDONE
commonly prescribed for? |
ANTI CRAZY
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what is the generic name for ELAVIL??
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AMITRIPTYLINE
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what is the drug class for AMITRIPTYLINE
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IMIPRAMIRE
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what condition is AMITRIPTYLINE
commonly prescribed for? |
TCA'S (DEPRESSION)
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what is the generic name for TOFRANIL?
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IMIPRAMIRE
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what is the drug class for IMIPRAMIRE?
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TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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what condition is IMIPRAMIRE commonly prescribed for?
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TCA'S (DEPRESSION)
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what is the generic name for Sinequan?
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Doxepin
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what is the drug class for Doxepin?
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TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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what condition is Doxepin commonly prescribed for?
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TCA'S (DEPRESSION)
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what is the generic name for Aventyl?
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Nortriptyline
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what is the drug class for Nortriptyline?
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TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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what condition is Nortriptyline commonly prescribed for?
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TCA'S (DEPRESSION)
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what is the generic name for Norpramin?
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Desipramine
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what is the drug class for Desipramine?
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TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS
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what condition is Desipramine commonly prescribed for?
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TCA'S (DEPRESSION)
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what is the generic name for Desyrel?
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Trazadone
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what condition is Trazadone commonly prescribed for?
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Antidepressant
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what is the generic name for Wellbutrin?
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Bupropion
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what condition is Bupropion commonly prescribed for?
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Antidepressant
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what is the generic name for Buspar?
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Buspirone
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what condition is Busprione commonly prescribed for?
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Anxiolytic
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what is the generic name for Serevent?
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Salmetrol
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what is the drug class for Salmetrol?
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Beta 2 Agonistss
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what condition is Salmetrol commonly prescribed for?
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Bronchodilator
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what is the generic name for Spirivia?
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Titotroprium
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what is the drug class for Titotroprium?
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Anticholinergics
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what condition is Titotropium commonly prescribed for?
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Anti Mucous
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what is the generic name for Bumex?
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Bumetanide
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what is the drug class for Bumetanide?
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Diuretics
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what condition is Bumetanide commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-Fluid
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what is the generic name for Osmitrol?
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Mannitol
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what is the drug class for Mannitol?
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Diuretic
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what condition is Mannitol commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-fluid
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what is the generic name for Intal?
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Cromolyn
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what is the drug class for Cromolyn?
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Leukotrine Receptor Antagonists
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what condition is Cromolyn commonly prescribed for?
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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what is the generic name for Singulair?
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Montelukast
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what is the drug class for Montelukast?
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Leukotrine Receptor Antagonists
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what condition is Montelukast commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-inflammatory
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what is the drug class for Aminophylline?
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Adenosine Receptor Antagonist
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what condition is Aminophylline commonly prescribed for?
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Bronchodilator
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what is the drug class for Theophylline??
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Adenosine Receptor Antagonist
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what condition is Theophylline commonly prescribed for?
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Bronchodilator
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What is the generic name for DILANTIN?
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PHENYTOIN
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what is the drug class for Phenytoin??
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Anti Convulsants
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what condition is phenytoin commonly prescribed for?
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Anti Seizure
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what is the generic name for Tegretol?
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Carbamezapine
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What is the drug class for Carbamezapine?
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Anti Convulsants
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what condition is carbamezapine commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-Seizure
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what is the generic name for Depakote?
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Valproic Acid
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what is the drug class for Valproic Acid?
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Anti Convulsants
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what condition is Valoproic Acid commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-Seizure
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what is the generic name for Cortisol?
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Hydrocortisone
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what is the drug class for Hydrocortisone?
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Corticosteroids
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what condition is Corticosteroids commonly prescribed for?
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Anti-inflammatory
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what is the generic name for Romazicon?
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Flumazenil
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what is the drug class for Flumazenil?
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Antidotes
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what is the drug class for INSULIN?
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DIABETIC MEDICATIONS
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what is the generic name for Haldol?
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Haloperidol
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what is the drug class is Haldol?
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Antispychotic
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DEXTROSE: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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50% DEXTROSE
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DEXTROSE: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS?
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CARBOHYDRATE, ANTIHYPOGLYCEMIC
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DEXTROSE: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION?
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RAPIDLY INCREASES SERUM GLUCOSE LEVELS. SHORT-TERM OSMOTIC DIERESIS
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DEXTROSE: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
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HYPOGLYCEMIA, ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS, COMA OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, SEIZURE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN, STATUS EPILEPTICS.
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DEXTROSE: WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
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INTER CRANIAL HEMORRHAGE
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DEXTROSE: WHAT ARE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS??
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EXTRAVASATION LEADS TO TISSUE NECROSIS. CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE, CEREBRAL ISCHEMIA, PULMONARY EDEMA, WARMTH, PAIN, BURNNG FOR IV INFUSION, HYPERGLYCEMIA.
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ATROVENT: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
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ATROVENT: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS?
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ANTICHOLINERGIC, BRONCHODILATOR
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ATROVENT: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION?
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INHIBITS INTERACTION OF ACETYLCHOLINE AT RECEPTOR SITES OF BRONCHIAL SMOOTH MUSCLE, RESULTING IN DECREASED CYCLIC GUANOSINE MONOPHOSPHATE & BRONCHODILATION.
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ATROVENT: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
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PERSISTENT BRONCHOSPASM, COPD EXACERBATION.
ATROVENT: WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS? HYPERSENSITIVITY TO IPRATROPIUM, ATROPINE, ALKALOIDS, PEANUTS. |
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ATROVENT: WHAT ARE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS?
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HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NERVOUSNESS, FATIGUE, TREMOR, BLURRED VISION, COUGH, DYSPNEA, WORSENING COPD SYMPTOMS, TACHYCARDIA, PALPITATIONS, FLUSHING, MI, DRY MOUTH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, GI DISTRESS.
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ATROVENT: WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS?
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NONE REPORTED
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ATROVENT: WHAT IS THE DOSE &ADMINISTRATION?
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ADULT: 250-500 UG VIA INHALA-TION WITH HAND-HELD NEBULIZER EVERY 20 MINUTES UP TO 3 TIMES.
PED: SAME AS ADULT DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME? MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS? OOPIOD ANALGESIC, SCHEDULE II DRUG |
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DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION?
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SYNTHETIC OPIOD ANALGESIC WHOSE EFFECTS ON THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND SMOOTH MUSCLE ORGANS ARE SIMILAR TO MORPHINE, PRIMARILY ACTING AS AN ANALGESIC AND A SEDATIVE.
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DEMEROL: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
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ANALGESIA FOR MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN.
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DEMEROL: WHAT ARE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
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HYPERSENSITIVITY TO NARCOTICS, DIARRHEA CAUSED BY POISONING, PATIENTS TAKING MAOI's
DURING LABOR OR DELIVERY OF A PREMATURE INFANT, UNDIAGNOSED ABDOMINAL PAIN OR HEAD INJURY. |
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DEMEROL: WHAT ARE THE ADVERSE EFFECTS?
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SEIZURES, CONFUSION, SEDATION, DYSPHORIA, HEADACHE, HALLUCINATION, INCREASED ICP, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION, APNEA, HYPOTENSION, ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION, SYNCOPE, BRADYCARDIA, DYSRHYTHMIAS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CONSTIPATION, SWEATING.
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DEMEROL: WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS?
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DO NOT GIVE CONCURRENTLY WITH MAOI'S (EVEN WITH A DOSE IN THE LAST 14 DAYS) EXACERBATES CNS DEPRESSION WHEN GIVEN WITH OTHER CNS DEPRESSANTS.
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DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE DOSE & ADMINISTRATION?
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ADULT: 50-100 mgIM, SC .25-50 mg SLOWLY IV
PEDS: 1-2 mg/kg/dose IV, IO, IM, SC |
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BENDRYL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE
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BENDRYL: what is the drug class?
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antihistamine, anticholinergic
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BENDRYL: what is the dose & administration?
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adult: 25-50 mg IM, IV, PO.
Pediatric: 1-2 mg/kg IV,IO, slowly or IM. If PO: 5 mg/kg/24h |
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TORADOL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
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TORADOL: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS?
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NON STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (NSAID) ANALGESIC
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TORADOL: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION ?
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POTENT ANALGESIC THAT DOES NOT POSSESS ANY SEDATIVE OR ANXIOLYTIC ACTIVITIES BY INHIBITING PROSTAGLANDIN SYNTHESIS.
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TORADOL: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
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SHORT TERM MANAGEMENT OF MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN.
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TORADOL: what are the contraindications?
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allergy to salicylates or other non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Patients with history of asthma, bleeding disorders (especially GI related, such as peptic ulcer disease) rental failure.
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TORADOL: what are the adverse effects ?
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drowsiness dizziness, headache, sedation, bronchospasm, dyspnea, edema, vasodilation, hypotension, hypertension GI bleeding, diarrhea, dyspepsia and nausea
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TORADAL: WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS?
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MAY INCREASE BLEEDING TIME IN Patients taking aanticoagulants.
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TORADOL: what is the dose & administration?
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Adult: 30-60 mg IM
Pediatric: Not recommended |
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS?
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PHENOTHIAZINE, ANTIEMETIC, ANTIHISTAMINE
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION?
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H-1 receptor antagonist; blocks action of histamine; possesses sedative, anti-motion, antiemetic, and anti- cholinergic activity; potentiates the effects of narcotics to induce analgesia.
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
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Nausea/vomiting, motion sickness, sedation for patient in labor, potentiates the analgesic effects of narcotics.
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
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Coma, central nervous system depression from alcohol, barbiturates, or narcotics, Reye syndrome, lower respiratory symptoms (eg, asthma)
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PHENEGRAN: What are the adverse effects?
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Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, restlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, thickening of bronchial secretions, palpitations, bradycardia, reflex tachycardia, QT prolongation, postural hypotension, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT US THE DOSE & ADMINISTRATION?
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Adult: 12.5-25 mg IV, deep IM, PO, PR. Pediatric (older than 2 years): 0.25-.5mg/kg dose deep IM
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LASIX: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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FUROSEMIDE
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LASIX What is the drug class?
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Loop diuretic
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LASIX: WHAT IS THE MECHANISM OF ACTION?
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Blocks the absorption of sodium and chloride at the distal and proximal tubules and the loop of Henle, causing increased urine output.
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LASIX: WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS:
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CHF, pulmonary hypertensive crisis
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LASIX: What are the contraindications?
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Hypovolemia, anuria, hypotension (rela- tive contraindication), hypersensitivity, hepatic coma, suspected electrolyte imbalances.
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LASIX: what are the adverse effects?
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Dizziness, headache, ECG changes, weakness, orthostatic hypotension, dysrhythmias, nau- sea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, may exacerbate hypovolemia and hypokalemia, hyperglycemia (due to hemoconcentration
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LASIX: What is the precautions?
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Lithium toxicity may be potentiated because of sodium depletion. Digitalis toxicity may be potentiated by potassium depletion.
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LASIX; What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: 0.5–1 mg/kg IV over 1–2 minutes. If no response, double the dose to 2 mg/kg slowly over 1–2 minutes. Pediatric: 1 mg/kg IV/IO.
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BETAXIN: What is the generic name?
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THIAMINE
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BETAXIN: What is the drug class?
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Vitamin BB
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BETAXIN: What is the Mechanism of action?
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Combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate coenzyme, which is a necessary component for carbohydrate metabolism. The brain is extremely sensitive to thiamine deficiency.
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BETAXIN: What are the indications?
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Coma of unknown origin, delirium tremens, beri- beri, Wernicke encephalopathy.
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BETAXIN: What are the contrainadicatians?
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none
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BETAXIN: What are the adverse effects?
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Anxiety, dyspnea, respiratory failure, vasodilation, hypotension, nausea, vomiting.
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BETAXIN: What are the precautions?
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Give Thiamine before glucose under all circumstances
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BETAXIN: What is the dose & administration?
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"Adult: 100 mg slow IV or IM.
Pediatric: 10–25 mg slow IV or IM" |
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VERSED: What is the generic name?
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Midzolam Hydrochloride
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VERSED: What is the drug class?
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Benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting; schedule IV drug.
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VERSED: What is the mechanism of action?
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Reversibly interacts with gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) receptors in the central nervous system causing sedative, anxiolytic, amnesic, and hypnotic effects
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VERSED: What are the indications?
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sedation for medical procedures (eg. intubation, ventilated patients, cardioversion).
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VERSED: What are the contraindications?
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Acute narrow-angle glaucoma, shock, coma, alcohol intoxication, overdose, depressed vital signs. Concomitant use with barbiturates, alcohol, narcotics, or other central nervous system depressants.
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VERSED: What are the adverse effects?
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Headache, somnolence, respi- ratory depression, respiratory arrest, apnea, hypotension, car- diac arrest, nausea, vomiting, pain at the injection site.
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VERSED: What are the precautions?
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should not be used in patient who have taken central nervous system depressants.
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VERSED: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: 2–2.5 mg slow IV (over 2–3 minutes). May be repeated to total maximum: 0.1 mg/ kg. Pediatric: 0.1–0.3 mg/kg IV/IO (maximum single dose: 10 mg).
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ZOFRAN: What is the generic name?
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ONDENSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
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ZOFRAN: What is the drug class?
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Serotonin receptor antagonist; antiemetic.
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ZOFRAN: What is the mechanism of action?
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Blocks action of serotonin, which is a natural substance that causes nausea and vomiting.
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ZOFRAN: What are the indications?
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For the prevention and control of nausea or vomiting. Used in hospital for patients undergoing chemotherapy or surgical procedures.
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS?
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ADDITIVE WITH OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT, increased extraphyramidal effextrs with MAOI's.
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DEXTROSE: WHAT IS THE DOSE & ADMINISTRATION?
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ADULT: 12.5-25 GRAMS OF A 50% SOLUTION SLOW IV PUSH. MAY BE REPEATED AS NECESSARY.
PEDS: 1 YEAR AND OLD; 0.5-1 gk OF A 25% SOLUTION SLOW IV/IO PUSH. MAY BE REPEATED AS NECESSARY. NEONATES & INFANTS: 200-5000 mg/kg OF A 10%-25% SOLUTION SHOW IV PUSH. MAY BE REPEATED AS NECESSARY., MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 12.5 % (VAS-CULATURE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS) |
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ATROVENT: WHAT ARE THE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
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HYPERSENSITIVITY TO IPRATROPIUM, ATROPINE, ALKALOIDS, PEANUTS.
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DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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MEPERIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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DEMEROL: WHAT IS THE DRUG CLASS?
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OOPIOD ANALGESIC, SCHEDULE II DRUG
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BENDRYL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE
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BENDRYL: what is the mechanism of action?
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blocks cellular histamine receptors; decreases vasodilations ; decreases motion sickness. Reverses extrapyramidal reactions.
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BENDRYL: what are the indications?
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Symptomatic relief of allergies, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis. Blood administration reactions: used for motion sickness and hay fever, relief of acute dystonic reactions caused by phenothiazine: may be useful in phenothiazine over-doses.
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BENDRYL what are the contraindications?
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Asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy, hypertension, narrow angle glaucoma, infants, patients taking MAOI'S
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BENDRYL: what are the adverse effects?
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drowsiness, sedation, seizures, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, paradoxical CNS excitement in children, wheezing, thickening of bronchial secretion, palpitations,"", hypotension, dysrhythmias, dry mouth, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
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BENDRYL: what are the precautions?
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potentiates effects of alcohol and other anti-cholinergics. May inhibit corticosteroid activity. MAOI's prolong anticholinergic effects of diphenhydramine.
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BENDRYL: WHAT IS THE GENERIC NAME?
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE
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BENDRYL: what is the drug class?
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antihistamine, anticholinergic
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PHENEGRAN: WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS?
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ADDITIVE WITH OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSANT, increased extraphyramidal effextrs with MAOI's.
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ZOFRAN: What are the contraindications?
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Known allergy to ondansetron or other 5-HT3 receptor antagonists.
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ZOFRAN: What is the dose & administration?
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"Adult: 4 mg IV/IM may repeat in
10 minutes. Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV/IM" |
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What is the generic name?
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DIAZEPAM
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What is the drug class??
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Benzodiazepine,
long-acting; sedative-hypnotic; anticon- oawal, muscle relaxant, seizure activity, sedation for medi- cal prpocedures (eg, intubation, ventilated patients, cardiover- sion), may be helpful in acute symptomatic cocaine overdose. |
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What are the adverse effects?
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Dizziness, drowsiness, con- fusion, headache, respiratory depression, hypotension, reflex tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, tissue necro- sis, ataxia, thrombosis, phlebitis.
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What are the precautions?
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Incompatible with most drugs, fluids
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: Seizure activity: 5–10 mg IV q 10–15 minutes PRN (5 mg over 5 minutes) (maximum dose: 30 mg). Premedication for cardioversion: 5–15 mg IV over 5–10 minutes prior to cardioversion. Pediatric: Seizure activ- ity: 0.2 mg/kg to 0.5 mg/kg slow IV q 2–5 minutes up to 5 mg (maximum dose 10 mg/kg). Rectal diazepam: 0.5 mg/kg via 2" rectal catheter and flush with 2–3 mL air after administration.
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VALIUM & OTHERS: What are the contraindications?
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Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, respiratory insufficiency, coma, head injury.
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ADRENALIN: What is the generic name?
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Epinephrine
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ADRENALIN: What is the drug class?
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Sympathomimetic
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ADRENALIN: What are the indications?
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Cardiac arrest (asystole, PEA, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia), symptomatic bradycardia as an alternative infusion to dopamine, severe hypotension sec- ondary to bradycardia when atropine and transcutaneous pacing are unsuccessful, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, asthma.
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ADRENALIN: What is the mehanism of action?
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Direct-acting alpha and beta agonist. Alpha: ovasoconstriction. Beta-1: positive inotropic, chrono- tropic, and dromotropic effects. Beta-2: bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature. Blocks histamine receptors
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ADRENALIN: What are the contraindications?
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Hypertension, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia, hypovolemic shock
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ADRENALIN: What are the adverse effects?
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Nervousness, restlessness, headache, tremor, pulmonary edema, dysrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting.
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SUBLIMAZE: What is the generic name?
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Fentanyl Citrate
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SUBLIMAZE: What is the drug class?
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Opioid analgesic, schedule II narcotic.
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SUBLIMAZE: What is the mechanism of action?
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Binds to opiate receptors, producing anelgesia and euphoriao
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SUBLIMAZE: What are the indications?
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Pain management, anesthesia adjunct.
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SUBLIMAZE: What are the contraindications?
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Known hypersensitivity. Use with caution in traumatic brain injury
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SUBLIMAZE: What are the adverse effects?
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Confusion, paradoxical excita- tion, delirium, drowsiness, CNS depression, sedation, respira- tory depression, apnea, dyspnea, dysrhythmias, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypotension, syncope, nausea, vomiting, abdomi- nal
pain, dehydration, fatigue. |
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SUBLIMAZE: What are the precautions?
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Increased respiratory effects when given with other CNS depressants.
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SUBLIMAZE: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: 50 to 100 μg (1μg/kg) IM or IV, IO slow push (over 1–2 minutes) to maximum of 150 μg. Pediatric: 1–2 μg/kg IM, IV, or IO slow push (over 1–2 minutes). The safety and efficacy in children younger than 2 years has not been established.
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE: What is the generic name?
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Magnesium sulfate
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE: What is the drug class?
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ELECTROLYTE, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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MAGNESIUM SULFATE: What is the dose & adminitration?
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Adult: Seizure activity associated with pregnancy: 1–4 g of a 10% solution IV/IO over 3 minutes; maximum dose of 30–40 g/day. Cardiac arrest due to hypomag- nesaemia or torsades de pointes: 1–2 g of a 10% solution IV/IO over 5–20 minutes. Torsades de pointes with a pulse: Loading dose of 1–2 g in 50–100 mL of D5W over 5–60 minutes IV. Fol- low with 0.5–1 g/h IV (titrate dose to control torsades). Pediatric: Pulseless ventricular tachycardias with torsades de pointes: 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO bolus of a 10% solution to a maximum dose of 2 grams. Torsades de pointes with pulses/hypomagnesaemia: 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO of a 10% solution over 10–20 minutes to maximum dose of 2 grams. Status asthmaticus: 25–50 mg/kg IV/IO of a 10% solution over 15–30 minutes to a maximum dose of 2 grams.
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NUBAIN: What is the generic name?
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Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
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NUBAIN: What is the drug class?
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Synthetic opioid agonist/antagonist.
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NUBAIN: What is the mechanism of action?
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Activates opiate receptor in limbic system of the CNS. Analgesic similar to morphine on a milligram for milligram basis. Agonist and antagonist properties. May be preferred for chest pain in setting of acute MI because it reduces the myocardial oxygen demand without reducing the blood pressure.
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NUBAIN: What are the indications?
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Chest pain associated with acute MI, moderate to severe acute pain.
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What is the generic name?
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ORAL GLUCOSE
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What is the mechanism of action?
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After absorption in the GI tract, glucose is distributed to the tissues providing an increase in circulating blood glucose levels.
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What is the drug class?
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Hyperglycemic, carbohydrate.
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What are the indications?
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Conscious patients with suspected hypoglycemia.
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What are the contraindications?
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Decreased level of consciousness, nausea, VOMITING
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What are the adverse effects?
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NAUSE VOMITING
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What are the precautions?
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none
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INSTAL-GLUCOSE: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: 15–45 g PO in patients with an intact gag reflex and the ability to manage their own secretions. Pediatric: 5–45 g PO in patients with an intact gag reflex and the ability to manage their own secretions.
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ROXANOL, MS CONTIN: what is the generic name?
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Morphine Sulfate
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ROXANOL, MS CONTIN: What is the drug class?
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Opioid analgesic (schedule II narcotic)
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ROXANOL, MS CONTIN: What is the mechanism of action?
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Alleviates pain through CNS action. Suppresses fear and anxiety centers in the brain. Depresses brainstem respiratory centers. Increases peripheral venous capacitance and decreases venous return. Decreases preload and afterload, which decreases myocardial oxygen demand.
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ROSANOL, MS CONTIN: What are the adverse effects?
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Confusion, sedation, headache, CNS depression, respiratory depression, apnea, bronchospasm, dyspnea, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, syncope, bra- dycardia, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth.
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ROSANOL, MS CONTIN: What are the precautions?
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Potentiates sedative effects of phenothi- azines. CNS depressants may potentiate effects of morphine. MAOIs may cause paradoxical excitation.
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ROSANOL, MS CONTIN: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: STEMI: Initial dose: 2–4 mg slow IV (over 1–5 minutes). Repeat dose: 2–8 mg at 5–15 min- ute intervals. NSTEMI/Unstable angina. 1–5 mg IV push if symptoms not relieved by nitrates, use with caution. Pediatric: 0.1–0.2 mg/kg/dose IV, IO, IM, SC. Maximum dose: 5 mg.
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ROXANOL, MS CONTIN: What are the contraindications?
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Head injury, exacerbated COPD, depressed respiratory drive, hypotension, undiagnosed abdominal pain, decreased level of consciousness, suspected hypovolemia, patients who have taken MAOIs within 14 days.
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ROXANOL, MS CONTIN: What are the indications?
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Severe CHF, acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema, chest pain associated with acute myocardial infarction, analgesia for moderate to severe acute and chronic pain.
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What is the generic name?
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Atropine Sulfate
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What is the drug class?
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Anticholinergic agents
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What is the mechanism of action?
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Inhibits the action of acetylcholine at postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites. Increases hea
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What are the indications?
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Hemodynamically unstable bradycardia, organo- phosphate poisoning, nerve agent exposure, rapid sequence intubation in pediatrics, beta blocker or calciium channel blocker overdose
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What are the contraindications?
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Tachycardia, hypersensitivity, unstable car- diovascular status in acute hemorrhage with myocardial isch- emia, narrow-angle glaucoma, hypothermic bradycardia.
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What are the adverse effects?
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Drowsiness, confusion, head- ache, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias, nausea, vomiting, pupil dilation, dry mouth/nose/skin, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, flushed, hot, dry skin; paradoxical bradycardia when pushed too slowly or when given at low doses.
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What are the precautions?
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Potential adverse effects when administered with digitalis, cholinergics, physostigmine. Effects enhanced by antihistamines, procainamide, quinidine, antipsychotics, ben- zodiazepines, and antidepressants.
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ATROPHINE SULFATE: What is the dose & administration?
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Adult: Unstable bradycardia: 0.5 mg IV/IO every 3–5 minutes as needed. Not to exceed total dose of 0.04 mg/kg (maximum 3 mg total). Use shorter dosing interval (3 minutes) and higher doses in severe clinical conditions. Organophosphate poisoning: Extremely large doses (2–4 mg or higher) may be needed. Pediatric: Unstable brady- cardia: 0.02 mg/kg IV/IO (minimum dose: 0.1 mg). May repeat once. Maximum single dose: Child: 0.5 mg. Adolescent: 1 mg. Maximum total dose: Child: 1 mg. Adolescent: 3 mg. ET dose: 0.04–0.06 mg/kg. Rapid sequence intubation: 0.01–0.02 mg/kg IV/IO (minimum: 0.1 mg, maximum: 0.5 mg).
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