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Antabuse
(disulfiram) |
Classification: Anti-alcoholic Drug
Indications: Aids in the management of selected chronic alcoholic who want to remain in a state of enforced sobriety. Action: Inhibits the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase Major Adverse Effects: Arrhythmia, CV collapse, acute heart failure, MI Routes: Oral, PO |
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epinephrine
(adrenaline) |
Classification: Alpha-adrenergic agonist
Indications: Allergic reactions, cardiac stimulant, relief of respiratory distress of bronchial asthma. Action: Causes vasoconstriction on alpha receptors; causes bronchodilation, vasodilation and uterine relaxation in beta receptors. Major Adverse Effects: hypertension resulting in intracranial hemorrhage, CV collapse w/ hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia, precordial pain in pts w/ ischemic heart disease. Routes: SQ, IM, IV, Inhalation. |
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Phenylephrine
(Dristan, Dimetapp) |
Classification: Alpha-adrenergic agonist
Indications: Nasal congestion, common cold, glaucoma, shock, hypotensive crisis, anesthetic adjunct, PSVT Action: stimulates alpha-1 receptors and causes vasoconstriction causing decreased CO and increased BP Major Adverse Effects: Headache, restlessness, excitability, reflex bradycardia following increased BP. Routes: PO, Topical, IM, IV |
