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CPR drugs
drugs used in PEARLS for CPR
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09/22/2012

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Term
albuterol
Definition

beta agonist

asthma

Term
ipratropium
Definition

cholenergic antagonist 

asthma

bronchodilation 

Term
prednisone
Definition

corticosteroid

reduces inflammation

(pneumonia)

Term
epinephrine
Definition

sympathomemetic

beta agonist (more than alpha 1)

Term
amiodarone
Definition

K+ inhibitor (channels)

also alpha and beta antagonist

used to increase refractory phase of cardiac action potential

slows down repolarization

Term
diphenhydramine
Definition

H1 inhibitor

antihistamine

muscarinic antagonist

used for allergic rxns

Term
cocaine
Definition

sympathomemetic

(blocks NE from reuptake in NET)

Term
physostigmine
Definition

acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

indirect cholinergic agonist

Term
Ringer's lactate
Definition

crystalloid

used to increase fluid

used for shock

Term
metformine
Definition

activates AMPK 

inhibits gluconeogenesis

improves glucose uptake, increases activity of insulin receptors, decreases receptor sensitivity to insulin

used for type 2 diabetes 

Term
nitroglycerine 
Definition

vasodilation

decreases preload

Term
isotonic fluid
Definition

used to increase blood volume

would not increase oncotic pressure

but would increase hydrostatic

Term
donepezil
Definition

reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

indirect cholinergic agonist 

used for dementia (Alzheimer's)

Term
ibandronate
Definition

inhibits osteoclasts

used for osteoporosis 

bisphosphate

Term
morphine
Definition
binds to opioid receptors 
Term
labetalol
Definition

beta blocker (can block alpha 1)

decreases blood pressure

Term
cyanide antidote kit
Definition

removes cyanide from mitochodria

 

Term
hyperbaric chamber
Definition
decrease half life of CO
Term
metoprolol
Definition
beta 1 blocker 
Term
acetaminophen
Definition

mechanism not known

elevates pain threshold 

Term
tPA
Definition

breaks down blood clots

converts plasminogen to plasmin which breaks down fibrin in clot

Term
norepinephrine 
Definition

alpha 1 agonist

increases BP 

can be used for septic shock

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