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medications
pharmacology
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Glucose-Class
Simple Sugar
Glucose- MOA
Provides glucose for the cells
Glucose-Indication
Hypoglycemia
Glucose- Contraindications
Unable to swallow, Altered mental status
Glucose-Dose
15-30g
Glucose-Route
Oral
Nitro-Class
Vasodilator
Nitro-MOA
Vasodilator
Nitro-Indication
Chest pain
Nitro- Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity, ED drugs, SBP < 90, Head injury
Nitro-Dose
0.4mg
Nitro -Route
SL
D50- Class
Carb
D50- MOA
Increases blood sugar levels
D50-Indication
Hypoglyciema, Altered LOC, Seizure of unknown origin
D50- Contraindcation
None
D50-Dose
25g
D50-Route
IV, IO
Ketamine-Class
Non-barbiturate Anesthetic
Ketamine-MOA
Sedation by dissociation
Ketamine-Indication
Pain, Sedition, RSI
Kedamine-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Ketamine-Dose
1-4mg/kg
Ketamine-Route
IV, IM
Toradol-Class
NSAID
Toradol- MOA
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Analgesic
Toradol-Indication
Pain, Fever
Toradol-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Toradol-Dose
13-30mg (IV), 30-60 (IM)
Toradol-Route
IV IM
Morphine-Class
Narctic
Morphine-MOA
analgesic
Morphine-Indication
Pain, STEMI
Morphine-Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Morphine-Dose
2-10mg
Morphine-Route
IV, IO, IM, SQ
Fentanyl-Class
Narcotic
Fentanyl- MOA
Analgesic
Fentanyl-Indication
Pain
Fentanyl- Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Fentanyl-Dose
50-100mcg
Fentanyl-Route
IV, IM, IN
Etomidate-Class
Anesthetic
Etomidate-MOA
short lasting anesthetic
Etomidate-Indication
Sedation, RSI
Etomidate-Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Etomidate-Dose
0.3mg/kg
Etomidate-Route
IV
Hydromorphone-Class
Narcotic
Hydromorphone-MOA
Analgesic
Hydromorphone-Indication
Pain
Hydromorphone-Contraindcations
Hypersensitivity
Hydromorphone-Dose
0.5-2mg
Hydromorphone-Route
IV, IM, IO, SQ
Diazepam-Class
Benzo
Diazepam-MOA
GABA Type A inhibitor
Diazepam-Indications
Seizure, Anxiety, Sedation
Diazepam-Contraindcations
Hypersensitivity
Diazepam-Class
Benzo
Diazepam-MOA
GABA Type A inhibitor
Diazepam-Indication
Seizure, Anxiety, Sedation
Diazepam- Contraindaction
Hypersensitivity
Diazepam-Dose
2-20mg
Diazepam-Route
IV, IM
Dopamine-Class
Vasopressor
Dopamine-MOA
Incresses chronotropic & Inotropic properties
Dopamine- Indication
Normovolemic Hypotention
Dopamine-Contraindcation
Hypovolemica
Dopamine-Dose
2-20mcg/kg/min titrated
Dopamine-Route
IV
ASA-Class
Anti-platelet Aggregate
ASA-MOA
Inhibits platelet aggregation
ASA-Indication
Chest Pain
ASA-Contraindcation
GI bleed, Stroke, Hypersensitvity, Bleeding disorder
ASA-Dose
81mgX4 up to 325mg
ASA-Route
Oral
Epi 1:10000-Class
Sympathetic agonist
Epi 1:10000-MOA
Vasoconstrictor, Bronchodilator
Epi 1:10000-Indication
Cardiac Arrest, Anaphylaxis, Bronchospasms
Epi 1:10000-Contraindcations
None in EMS
Epi 1:10000-Dose
1mg 0r 0.3mg
Epi 1:10000-Route
IV, IO, IM, ET, Neb, SQ
Epi 1:1000-Class
Vasopressor
Epi 1:1000-MOA
Vasoconstrictio, Bronchodiolator
Epi 1:1000-Contraindcations
None in EMS
Epi 1:1000-Dose
0.3mg
Epi 1:1000-Route
SQ, IM
Zofran-Class
Anti-emetic
Zofran-MOA
Blocks serotonin receptors
Zofran-Indication
Nausea & Vomiting
Zofran-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Zofran-Dose
4-8mg
Zofran-Route
IV, IM, Oral
Nitro IV-Class
Vasodilator
Nitro IV- MOA
Vasodilator
Nitro IV- Indication
Chest Pain, CHF
Nirto IV- Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity, ED drugs, SBP < 90, Head injury
Nitro Iv-Dose
5-20mcg/min
Nitro IV- Route
IV
Lorazepam-Class
Benzo
Lorazepam-MOA
GABA Type A inhibitor
Lorazepam-Indications
Anxity, Sedation, Seizures
Lorazepam-Contraindcatons
Hypersensitivity
Lorazepam- Dose
1-4mg
Lorazepam-Route
IO, IV, IM
Propofol-Class
Non-bariturate
Propofol-MOA
Sedation
Propofol-Indication
Sedation
Propofol-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Propofol-Dose
25-75mcg/kg/min
Propofol-Route
IV
Furosemide-Class
Diuretic
Furosemide-MOA
Increases Urination
Furosemide- Indiacation
CHF
Furosemide-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Furosemide-Dose
40-80mg
Furosemide-Route
IV, IO
Solu-Medrol-Class
Steroid
Solu-Medrol-MOA
Anti-Inflammatory
Solu-Medrol-Indication
Asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis
Solu-Medrol- Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Solu-Medrol-Dose
125mg
Solu-Medrol-Route
IV, IO
Glucagon-Class
Pancreatic Hormone
Glucagon-MOA
Stimulates the breakdown of glycongen, increasing BGL
Glucagon-Indication
Hypoglycemia
Glucagon-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Glucagon-Dose
1mg(IV) 1-2mg(IM)
Glucagon-Route
IV, IM
Albuterol-Class
Beta 2 Agonist
Albuterol-MOA
Bronchodilators
Albuterol-Indication
Asthma, Bronchospasms
Albuterol-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Albuterol-Dose
2.5mg in 3mL
Albuterol-Route
Nebulized/ Inhaled
Famotidine-Class
H2 Antagonist
Famotidine-MOA
Antacid, Antihistamine
Famotidine-Indication
Heartburn, Alergic reaction
Famotidine-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Famotidine-Dose
20mg
Famotidine-Route
IV
Sodium Bicarb-Class
Alkalizing Agent
Sodium Bicarb-MOA
Increases plasma bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarb-Indication
TCA Overdose, Prolonged cardiac arrest, Crush Injury
Sodium Bicarb-Contraindcation
None in EMS
Sodium Bicarb-Dose
50-100meq
Sodium Bicarb-Route
IV
Reglan-Class
Anti-Emetic
Reglan-Action
Inhibits GI smooth muscle relaxation
Reglan-Indication
Nausea and Vomiting
Reglan-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity, GI hemorrhage
Reglan-Dose
10-15mg
Reglan-Route
PO, IV
Diphenhydramine-Class
Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine-Indication
Allergic reaction, Anxiety
Diphenhydramine- Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Diphenhydramine-Dose
25-50mg
Diphenhydramine-Route
IV, IM
Haloperidol-Class
Anti-psychotic
Haloperidol-MOA
Blocks dopamine receptors
Haloperidol-Class
Anti-psychotic
Haloperidol-MOA
Blocks Dopamine receptors
Haloperidol-Indication
Psychotic episodes
Haloperidol-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity, Hypotension
Haloperidol-Dose
2-10mg
Haloperidol-Route
IM
Naloxone-Class
Opioid Antagonist
Naloxone-MOA
Increases respiratory drive, Blocks opoid receptors
Naloxone-Indication
Opiate overdose
Naloxone-Contraindcation
None in EMS
Naloxone-Dose
0.4-2mg
Naloxone-Route
IM, IV, IN
Romazicon-Class
Benzo antagonist
Romazicon-MOA
Blocks Benzo receptors
Romazicon-Indcation
Benzo overdose
Romazicon- Contraindcation
History of seizures, Hypersensitivity
Romazicon-Dose
0.2-0.8mg Titrated
Romazicon-Route
IV
Ipropium Bromide-Class
Bronchodilator
Ipropium Bromide-MOA
Reduces mucus production
Ipropium Bromide- Indication
Shortness of breath
Ipropium Bromide-Contraindcation
Hypersensitivity
Ipropium Bromide- Dose
0.5mg in 2.5mL
Ipropium Bromide-Route
Nedulized /Inhaled
Norepinepherine-Class
Sympathetic agonist
Norepinepherine-MOA
Vasoconstrictor
Norepinepherine-Indication
Normovolemic hypertension
Norepinepherine-Contraindcation
Hypovolemia
Norepinepherine-Dose
0.1-0.5mg/kg/min
Norepinepherine-Route
IV
Diphenhydramine-MOA
Blocks H1 & H2 receptors
Succinylcholine-Class
Depolarizing Neuromuscular Blocker
Succinylcholine-Dose
2mg /kg
Succinylcholine-Route
IV IO
Succinylcholine-MOA
Causes depolarization and subsequent paralysis
Succinylcholine-Indication
RSI
Succinylcholine-Countraindiation
Crush injury, Burns, Hyperkalemia
Rocuronium-Class
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker
Rocuronium-Dose
1mg/kg
Rocuronium-MOA
Causes paralysis
Rocuronium-Indication
RSI
Rocuronium-Countraindication
Hypersensitivity
Calcium-Class
Mineral
Calcium-Dose
1g over 5-10min
Calcium-MOA
Helps with muscle contractions in the action potential
Calcium-Indication
Arrhythmias, Ca channel & Beta blockers
Calcium-Contraindication
V-fib, Digitalis use, Pulseless VT
Terbutaline-Calss
Beta Agonist
Terbutaline-Dose
0.25mg
Terbutaline-Route
SQ
Terbutaline-MOA
Smooth muscle relaxer
Terbutline-Indication
Bronchospasm, Allergies/Anaphyaxis, Preterm labor
Terbutaline-Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mag. Sulfate-Class
Mineral, Electrolyte
Mag. Sulfate-Dose
1-2g for cardiac, 2-4g for eclampsia
Mag. Sulfate-Route
IV IM IO
Mag. Sulfate-MOA
Smooth muscle relaxer
Mag. Sulfate-Indication
Eclampsia, Asthma, Torsades-Des Pointes
Mag. Sulfate-Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Colpidogrel-Class
Inhibits platelet Aggregation
Clopidogrel-Dose
600mg
Clopidogrel-MOA
Inhibits aspects of clotting
Clopidogrel-Indication
Confirmed STEMI on 12 lead
Clopidogrel-Contraindication
Hypersensitivity, Bleeding
Heparin-Class
Anticoagulant
Heparin-Dose
60units/kg
Heparin-Route
IV SQ
Heparin-MOA
Prevents the conversion of fibrogen to fibren
Heparin-Indication
Blood clots
Heparin-Hontraindication
Hypersensitivity, Active bleeding or bleeding disorder
Thiamine-Class
Vitamin B1
Thiamine-Dose
100IV
Thiamine-Route
IM IV
Thiamine-Indication
Suspected malnourishmen
Thiamine-Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Vecuronium-Class
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker
Vecuronium-Dose
0.1mg/kg
Vecuronium-Route
IV IO
Vecuronium-MOA
Causes paralysis
Vecuronium-Indication
RSI
Vecuronium-Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
TXA-Class
Anti-fibrinoytic
TXA-Dose
1g IVPB over 10min / 1g over 8hr
TXA-Route
IV
TXA-MOA
Prevent clot breakdown
TXA-Indication
Severe Bleeding
TXA-Contraindication
Subarachnoid bleed, Hypersensitivity