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| Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) |
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Dose- Adult 0.5ml of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5ml NS.
Pedi - 0.01-0.03ml(0.05-0.15mg/kg/dose diluted in 2ml NS) |
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Indication - New-Onset chest pain suggestive of acute Myocardial infarction
Contraindication- Hypersensitivity. Active ulcer disease or asthma
Dose- 160mg to 325mg (81mg each pill) |
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Indication- Hypoglycemia, altered level of conciousness, Coma of unknown etiology, seizure of unknown etiology, status epilepticus.
Contraindication- Intracranial hemorrhage
Dosage - Adult 12.5-25g slow iv.
Pediatric: 0.5-1g/kg slow
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Indication- Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, asthma
Contraindication- Hypertension, hypothermia, pulmonary edema, myocardial ischemia, hypovolemic shock.
Dosage- Adult mild allergic reaction and asthma 0.3-0.5mg(0.3-0.5ml of 1:1000) SC. Anaphylaxis: 0.1mg (1ml of 1:10,000) IV/IO over 5mins.
Pediatric: mild reactions and asthma 0.01mg/kg(0.01ml/kg) of 1:1000 SC.(max of 0.3ml) |
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Indication- Altered level of consciousness when hypoglycemia is suspected. May be used as inotropic agent in beta blocker overdose.
Contraindication- Hyperglycemia, hypersensitivity
Dosage- Hypoglycemia Adult 0.5-1mg IM;repeat 7-10min
Pediatric- Hypoglycemia 0.5-1mg(for children <20kg) |
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| Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Tridil) |
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Definition
Indication- Acute angina pectoris, ischemic chest pain, hypertension, CHF, Pulmonary edema
Contra- hypotension, hypovolemia, intracranial bleeding or head injury, previous administration of viagra or similar within past 24-36 hours.
Dose- 0.3-0.4 Mg Sl Max 3 doses. |
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| Nitrous oxide (oxygen 50:50, Nitronox) |
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Indication- Moderate to severe pain, anxiety, apprehension.
Contra- Impaired loc, head injury, inability to comply, decompression sickness, undiagnosed abdominal pain, hypotension, shock, copd, cyanosis, chest trauma with pneumothorax.
Dose- Adult Inhale deeply through demand valve and mask or mouth piece |
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Indications- Opiate overdose, CNS and respiratory depression induced by opioids.
Contraindication- Use with caution with narcotic dependent patients, and neonates of narcotic addicted mothers.
Dosage- Adult 0.4-2.0mg iv, min recommended dose 2.0mg;repeat at 5min intervals to a max dose of 10mg. (IV,intranasal) |
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