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NOREPINEPHRINE
Levophed |
VASOPRESSORS, ANTIASTHMATICS, BRONCHODILATORS. USED TO TREAT SHOCK, CARDIAC ARREST, ANAPHYLAXIS
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DOPAMINE
Intropin |
USED TO TREAT SHOCK, CARDIAC ARREST, ANAPHYLAXIS.
VASOPRESSOR. (headache= overdose) |
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ISOPROTERENOL
Isuprel |
ANTIARRHYTHMIC, BRONCHODILATOR
(don't give at hs) |
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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
Sudafed |
ALLERGY, COLD/COUGH, DECONGESTANT
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PHENYLEPHRINE
Neo-Synephrone |
VASOPRESSOR
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DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Dobutrex |
INOTROPICS. ADRENERGICS
(increase muscle contraction) (incompatible w/ other IV meds) |
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SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE
Nitropress |
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE, VASODILATOR
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
Benadryl |
antihistamine; antitussives
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CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
Librium |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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DIAZEPAM
Valium |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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ALPRAZOLAM
Xanax |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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CLONAZEPAM
Klonopin |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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LORAZEPAM
Ativan |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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OXAZEPAM
Serax |
antianxiety; benzodiazepine
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BUSPIRONE
Bu-Spar |
nonbenzodiazepine; antianxiety
(>3 wks for effect; not PRN med) |
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HYDROXYZINE
Vistaril Atarax |
nonbenzodiazepine; antianxiety
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Kava
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Herbal: similar activity to benzodiazepine
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Melatonin
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Herbal: prevention/tx of insomnia
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE GEL
Amphojel |
antacid
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CALCIUM CARBONATE
Titralac |
antacid
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Milk of Magnesia |
antacid
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ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE AND MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
Maalox |
antacid
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ANTACID MEDICATIONS
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Action: neutralizes gastric acids; raises gastric PH; inactivates pepsin
Imp: may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives |
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LIDOCAINE
Xylocaine |
Antidysrhythmics; (for PVCs, check BUN and creat)
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PROCANAMIDE
Procar SR Pronestyl |
Antidysrhythmic (for PAC, PVC)
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QUINIDINE
Quinaglute |
Antidysrhythmic (for PAC, PVC)
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SOTALOL
Betapace |
Antidysrhythmics (ventricular arrhythmias)
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AMINODARONE HCL
Cordarone |
Antidysrhythmics
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ANTIDYSRHYTHMIC MEDS
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Action: interferes w/ electrical excitability of heart
SE: lightheaded, wk, hypotn, local inflamm, urinary retention |
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GENTAMICIN
Garamycin |
Abx; aminoglycosides
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NEOMYCIN
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Abx; aminoglycosides
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STREPTOMYCIN
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Abx; aminoglycosides
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TOBRAMYCIN
Tobrax |
Abx; aminoglycosides
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AMIKACIN
Amikin |
Abx; aminoglycosides
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AMINOGLYCOSIDES (ABX)
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Action: inhibit protein synthesis in G- bacteria
SE: ototoxicity, n/v Imp: check 8th cranial nerve, renal functs; prescribed for 7-10 days |
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CEFACLOR
Ceclor |
Abx; cephalosporins
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CEFAZOLIN
Ancef |
Abx; cephalosporins
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SUPRAX
Cefixime |
Abx; cephalosporins
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CEPHALEXIN
Keflex |
Abx; cephalosporins
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CEFTRIAXONE
Rocephin |
Abx; cephalosporins
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CEFOXITIN
Mefoxin |
Abx; cephalosporins
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CEPHALOSPIRIN ABX
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Action: inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall
SE: abdo pain, bone marrow depression, hypoprothrombinemia, superinfection |
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CIPROFLOXACIN
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Abx; fluoroquinolones
(take 1hr ac or 2hr pc meals; admin antacids 2hr pc meds) |
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NORFLOXACIN
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Abx; fluoroquinolones
(take 1hr ac or 2hr pc meals; admin antacids 2hr pc meds |
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VANCOMYCIN
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Abx; glycopeptides
SE: red man syndrome (give antihistamine) |
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CLINDAMYCIN
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Abx; lycosamide
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ERYTHROMYCIN
Erythrocin |
Abx; macrolide
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AZETHROMYCIN
Zithromax |
Abx; macrolide
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Amoxicillin
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Penicillins; abx
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Ampicillin
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Penicillins
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Methicillin
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Penicillins
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Nafcillin
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Penicillins
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Gantrisin
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Sulfonamides Abx
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Azulfidine
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Sulfonamides Abx
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Bactrim, Septra
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Sulfonamides Abx
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Vibramycin
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Tetracycline
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Minocin
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Tetracycline
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Panmycin
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Tetracycline
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Bacitracin ointment
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Topical Antibacterials
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Neosporin cream
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Topical Antibacterials
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Betadine
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Topical Antibacterials
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Silvadene
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Topical Antibacterials
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Tinactin
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Topical Antibacterials
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Mycostatin
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Topical Antibacterials
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NITROFURANTOIN
Furadantin |
GU; anti-infective; give w/ food or milk
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PHENAZOPYRIDINE
Pyridium |
GU; analgesic; spasmolytic; orange urine; take w/ meals
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OXYBUTYNIN
Ditropan |
GU; anticholinergic; reduce bladder spasm
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Anaspaz
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GU; anticholinergic; reduce bladder spasm
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PROPANTHELINE
Pro-Banthine |
GU; anticholinergic; reduce bladder spasm; give 30mins ac; give hs dose 2h after last meal
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Viagra
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Tx erectile dysfunct; take 1hr before sexual activity; don't use w/ nitrates
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Belladonna
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anticholinergic
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Atropine Sulfate
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anticholinergic; for bradycardia; give 30mins before meals; void before taking drug; norm: dry mouth, increased RR & HR
antidote: physostigmine salicylate |
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Anticholinergics
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contraindicated for clients w/ glaucoma
SE: blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention |
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Heparin
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anticoagulant; antidote: protamine sulfate w/in 30mins; prophylaxis and tx of thromboembolic disorders
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ENOXAPARIN
Lovenox |
anticoagulant; give deep SC, never IM or IV
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WARFARIN
Coumadin |
anticoagulant; antidote: vitamin K; mgmt of PE, DVT, MI, atrial dysrhythmias. Vit C decreases effect. Vit E increases effect
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DIAZEPAM
Valium |
anticonvulsant; may lead to withdrawal if longtime use.
SE: hypotn, tachycardia, resp depression |
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PHENYTOIN SODIUM
Dilantin |
anticonvulsant;
- take w/ meals pink discoloration of sweat and urine may occur - have CPR equip ready bec may lead to cardiac arrest - don't mix w/ other drugs - increase vit D - SE: antichol effects |
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PHENOBARBITAL
Luminal |
anticonvulsant
- nystagmus= toxicity - folic acid supplements |
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PRIMIDONE
Mysoline |
anticonvulsant
- wean - therap effect: 3wks |
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Magnesium Sulfate
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anticonvulsant; for PIH
- knee jerk tested before each dose |
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VALPROIC ACID
Depakote |
anticonvulsant;
- take w/ food - SE: prolonged bleed time, sedation |
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CARBAMAZEPINE
Tegretol |
anticonvulsant;
- take w/ meal - SE: myelosuppression |
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ETHOSUXIMIDE
Zarontin |
anticonvulsant
- weight wkly |
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GABAPENTIN
Neurontin |
anticonvulsant
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LAMOTRIGINE
Lamictal |
anticonvulsant
- take w/ meals |