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Term
Adenosine Brand name and packaging
Definition
Adenocard, fliptop vials and prefilled syringe 6mg/2mL Antiarrythmic, endogenous nucleoside. slows conduction through the AV node, interrupts re-entry pathways, slows sinus rate
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albuterol sulfate brand name and packaging
Definition
proventil, ventolin, 2.5 mg albuterol premixed in 3mL normal saline sulfite free. Sympatomimetic, bronchdilator. Decreases airway resistance
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amiodarone brand name and packaging
Definition
150mg/3mL, 450mg/9mL, 900mg/18mL vials/ampules/syringes
Term
asprin brand name and packaging
Definition
bufferin, anacin, APC 81-325 mg tablet individually packaged Analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflamatory. Decreased platelet aggregation
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atropine sulfate brand name and packaging
Definition
1mg/10mL pre filled syringe 8mg/20mL multidose vial. Anticholinergic, parasympathetic blocker. Increased HR, decreased mucus production, bronchodilation
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atropine sulfate brand name and packaging
Definition
1mg/10mL pre filled syringe 8mg/20mL multidose vial
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calcium chloride brand name and packaging
Definition
calcium chloride 1Gm/10mL prefilled syringe Electrolyte. Increases calcium levels, positive inotrope
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activated charcoal brand name and packaging
Definition
charcoal, actidose aqua premixed slurries 15,25,50 Gms premixed tubes 25 Gms
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dextrose 50% brand name and packaging
Definition
dextrose 50% D50 25Gms/50mL prefilled syringe Carbohydrate, hyperglycemic. Increases blood glucose levels, short term osmotic diuresis
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diazepam brand name/ packaging
Definition
valium 10mg/2mL prefilled syringe/vial/ampule rectal delivery gel 10mg twin pack pediatric Benzodiazepine. Raises seizure threshold, analgesia, amnesic, sedation
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diphenhydramine hcl brand name/ packaging
Definition
benadryl 50mg/1mL syringe/vial. Antihistamiine, anticholenergic. Blocks histamine receptors, decreased capillary permiability, decreased vasodilation, reduces bronchospasm.
Term
diltiazem brand name/packaging
Definition
cardizem injection:5mg/mL 5mL and 10mL vials powdered:25mg vial
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dopamine brand name/packaging
Definition
intropin 400mg/5mL vials 400mg/250mL D5W premixed IV solution. Sympathomimetic.
1-2 mcg/kg/min: cerebral and renal vasodilation, increased urine output.
2-10 mcg/kg/min: Beta 1 stimulation, increased cardiac output, increased BP.
10-20 mcg/kg/min: Alpha effects, peripheral vasoconstriction, increase PVR and preload.
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epinephrine hcl brandname/packaging
Definition
adrenalin 1:10,000 solution 1mg/10mL prefilled syringe 1:1,000 1mg/1mL ampule/prefilled syringe 30mg/30mL multidose vial
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etomidate brand name/packaging
Definition
40mg/20mL prefilled syringe/vial
General anesthetic
Short term sedation
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furosemide brand name/packaging
Definition
lasix 20mg/2mL: vial/ampule/syringe 40mg/4ml vial/ampule/syringe:
100mg/10mL vial/ampule/syringe
Loop diuretic
Vasodilation, diuresis
Term
glucagon brand name packaging
Definition
glucagon 1mg/ with 1mL vial of diluting solution: 1mg/ with prefilled syringe of diluting solution
Pancreatic hormone, hyperglycemic agent
Converts glycogen to glucose, counteracts insulin
Term
ipratropium bromide packaging brand name
Definition
atrovent inhalation solution unit dose vial 0.02% clear colorless solution containing 2.5 mL with 25 vials per foil pouch
Anticholinergic, bronchodilator
Inhibits PNS, preferential dilation of larger central airways
Term
lidocaine brand name/packaging
Definition
xylocaine 100mg/5mL prefilled syringe: 1Gm in 25 mL vials/prefilled syringe: 2Gm in 500 mL D5W premixed bags
Antiarrythmic, local anesthetic
Increases VFthreshold, decreases ventricular irritability
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magnesium sulfate brand name and packaging
Definition
magnesium sulfate 1Gm/2mL vials: 5Gm/10mL vials
Electrolyte, tocolytic, antidysrhythmic
Decreases ventricular irritability, inhibits muscular excitability
Term
methylprednisolone sodium succinate brand name packaging
Definition
solu-medrol 125mg/1mL, 500mg/4mL, 1Gm/8mL mix a vial: 2Gm vial with diluent
Steroid, anti inflammatory
Stabilizes cell membrane
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midazolam hcl brand name packaging
Definition
versed 1mg/1mL 5mL vials
Benzodiazepine
CNS depression, sedation, hypnotic and anticonvulsant effects
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morphine sulfate packaging brand name
Definition
morphine sulfate 10mg/1mL ampules only
Narcotic agonist
Relieves pain, CNS depression, reduced preload and afterload
Term
nalaxone hcl packaging brand name
Definition
narcan 0.4 mg/mL 1mL ampule, 10 mL vials:
Narcotic antagonist
Competitively blocks narcotic receptor sites, reverses respiriatory depression due to narcotics
1mg/mL 1mL, 2mL ampules 1mL,5mL,10L vials
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nitroglycerin brand name packaging
Definition
nitrostat tridil bottles 25 1/150 grain (0.4mg) tablets: spraybottle with 200 metered doses
Vasodialtor, organic nitrate, antianginal
Decreased preload and afterload, coronary artery vasodilation, increased myocardial O2 supply, decreased myocardial O2 demand
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oxytocin brand name packaging
Definition
pitocin syntocin 10usp units/ 1mL ampule/vial
Hormone, uterine stimulant
Increases force and frequency of uterine contractions
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phenylephrine nasal spray 0.5% brand name packaging
Definition
neo-synephrine nasal spray 0.5% 0.5% solution 15mL bottle
Topical vasoconstrictor
Reduces nasal bleeding during intubation
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sodium bicarbonate 8.4% brand name packaging
Definition
sodium bicarbonate 8.4% 50mEq/50mL prefilled syringe
Buffer
Raises PH
Term
succinylcholine brand name packaging
Definition
200mg/10mL vials
Term
thiamine hcl brand name packaging
Definition
betalin 100mg/mL 1mL ampule/tubex
Vitamin
Required for carbohydrate metabolism
Term
verapimil hcl brand name packaging
Definition
isoptin, calan, verelan 5mg/2mL prefilled syringe/ampule/vial
Calcium channel blocker
Negative inotrope, slows AV conduction
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