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ReoPro
Platelet glycoprotein 2b/3a inhibitor
Indications: Percuteneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Unstable Angina
MI prophylaxis |
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Activase
Parenteral thrombolytic agent
Indications:
-Used to descintergrate blood clots
-Restore catheter funciton |
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Coradarone
Antiarrhythmic agent
Indication:
-Life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias |
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Argatroban
Thrombin inhibitor
Indicataions:
-Anticoagulant for the treatment of thrombosis (DVT, VTE, HIT) |
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AtroPen, Isopto Atropine, Sal-atropine
Anticholinergic, antidote, antispasmotic
Indictions:
-preoperatively to inhibit salivation/secretions
-Antidote for anticholinesterase inhibitor poisoning
-Toxic if too high of a dose; anticholinergic effects |
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| Angiomax Thrombin inhibitor (reversible analog of hirudin=leeches) -Anti-coagulant for patinets undergoing PCI -Patinets at high risk or who have HIT |
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Valium
Benzodiazepine (Anti-anxiety, anticonvulsant properties)
Indications: Status epilepticus, anesthesia) |
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Cardizem
Calcium channel blocker
Indication: Treatment of arrhythmias, Treatment of HTN |
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Dobutrex
Adrenergic agonist
Indication: Short term management of cardiac decompensation |
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Intropin
Adrenergic agonist
Common used to treat shock associated w/ MI or open heart surgery |
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Adrenalin, EpiPen
Catecholamine sympathomimetic agent
--Alpha and beta-adrenergic agent
Indication:
-Treatment of anaphylaxis and status asthmaticus
-Used as a stimulant for cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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Definition
Lovenox
Low molecular weight heparin
Indication
-Anticoagulant used for prevention or treatment of thromboemboism |
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Epogen, Procrit
Blood modifier glycoprotein hormone erythropoetin
Indication
-Stimulates erythropoiesis in anemic patients w/ CKD |
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Nexium
PPI
Indication
-Short term treatment of GERD for patients who cannot tolerate oral thx
-Increases risk for osteoporosis |
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Definition
Sublimase
Opiate agonist
Indication
-Used pre-, peri-, and post-operatively for analgesic therapy |
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Neupogen
Hematopoietic growth factor
Indications
-Used to decrease incidence of febrile neutropenia during myelosuppressive therapy
-Used to reduce duration of neutropenia during chemo |
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Definition
Cerebyx
Anticonvulsant
Treatment of status epilepticus when phenytoin is not appropriate |
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Definition
Lasix
Loop diuretic
Edema, HTN, Hypercalcemia |
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Definition
Heparin
Anticoagulant, Antithombotic
Anticoagulant used to prevent or treat thromboembolism in a number of settings |
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Hydralazine
Vasodilator
Antihypertensive agent
INdications
-HTN
-CHF
-Preeclampsia |
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Dilaudid
Opiate analgesic
Strong analgesic for moderate to severe pain
Persistent, non-productive cough |
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Definition
Toradol
NSAID
Short term management of pain
Commonly used for post-op pain
Only 5 days |
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Refludan
Natural anti coagulant hirudin (leeches)
HIT |
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Definition
Xylocaine
Antiarrhythmic, LA
Indication: Treatment of acute ventricular arrhythmias |
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Solu-medrol; A-methapred
Glucocorticoid
Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties
Indications:
-pulmonary diseases, lupus, cerebral edema, spinal cord injuries, AIDS-related
Weird container |
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Versed
Benzo (general anesthetic props)
Indication: Anesthesia: (induction, hypnotic prior to surgeries)
Treatment of insomnia |
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Duramorph, Astromorph/PF
Therapeutics class: opiate analgesic
Indications:
-Strong analgesic used for severe and chronic pain
-Anesthesia |
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Narcan
Antidote
Complete or partial reversal of opioid depression
Used to increase BP during septic shock |
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Tridil, Nitro-bid
Anti-anginal agent
Acute angina pectoris, Hypertensive crisis, CHF |
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Levophed
Catecholamine (vasopressor properties)
Profound hypotension and shock |
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Zofran
5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic
Controls n/v chemotherapy, radiation, post-operative |
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Integrilin
Platelet glycoprotein 2B3A in hibitor
PCI
MI Prophylaxis
Unstable Angina |
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