Emergency Drugs

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“EMERGENCY DRUGS” Pictures/ Generic Name Brand Name/ Classification/ Stock Dose/ Indication Nursing Responsibilities Aminophylline Brand Name: Aminodic Classification: Bronchodilator, Antiasthma Stock Dose: 250mg/10ml/amp Amiodarone Brand Name: Cordarone Classification: Antiarrhythmic Stock Dose: 150mg/3ml/amp 1. Reserve use for life-threatening arrhythmias and serious toxicity. 2. Monitor cardiac rhythm continuously. Atropine Sulfate (SO 4 ) Brand Name: Atropen Classification: Anticholinergic, Antiparkinsonian, Stock Dose: 1mg/ml/amp 1. Monitor temperature. Bumetanide Brand Name: Bumex Classification: Loop Diuretic Stock Dose: 1mg/4ml Calcium (Ca) Gluconate Brand Name: - Classification: Antacid, Electrolyte Stock Dose: 10%, 1.1g/5ml 1. Monitor cardiac response.

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“EMERGENCY DRUGS”

Pictures/ Generic NameBrand Name/Classification/

Stock Dose/ IndicationNursing Responsibilities

Aminophylline

Brand Name: AminodicClassification: Bronchodilator, AntiasthmaStock Dose: 250mg/10ml/amp

Amiodarone

Brand Name: CordaroneClassification: AntiarrhythmicStock Dose: 150mg/3ml/amp

1. Reserve use for life-threatening arrhythmias and serious toxicity.

2. Monitor cardiac rhythm continuously.

Atropine Sulfate (SO4)

Brand Name: AtropenClassification: Anticholinergic, Antiparkinsonian, Stock Dose: 1mg/ml/amp

1. Monitor temperature.

Bumetanide

Brand Name: BumexClassification: Loop DiureticStock Dose: 1mg/4ml

Calcium (Ca) Gluconate

Brand Name: -Classification: Antacid, ElectrolyteStock Dose: 10%, 1.1g/5ml

1. Monitor cardiac response.

Captopril

Brand Name: CapotenClassification: ACE Inhibitor, AntihypertensiveStock Dose: 25mg/tab

1. Monitor for drop in BP.

Brand Name: CatapresClassification: AntihypertensiveStock Dose: 75, 150 mcg/tab; 100mcg/ml

1. Monitor BP carefully when discontinuing clonidine; hypertension usually returns within 48

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Clonidine

hours.

Diazepam

Brand Name: ValiumClassification: Antiepileptic, Anxiolytic, BenzodiazepineStock Dose: 10mg/2ml/amp

1. Carefully monitor pulse, BP and respiration during IV administration.

Digoxin

Brand Name: LanoxinClassification: Cardiac Glycoside, CardiotonicStock Dose: 0.25mg/tab, 0.5mg/2ml

1. Monitor apical pulse for 1 min before administering; hold if pulse lower than 60 bpm in adult or 90 bpm in infants; retake pulse in 1 hr. If remained lower than normal, hold and notify physician.

Diphenhydramine

Brand Name: BenadrylClassification: Antihistamine, Antiparkinsonian, Cough suppressant, Sedative-hypnoticStock Dose: 50mg/ml/amp

Epinephrine

Brand Name: Adrenalin ChlorideClassification: Alpha-adrenergic agonist, Antiasthmatic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac stimulant, Sympathomimetic, VasopressorStock Dose: 1mg/ml/amp

1. Monitor heart/pulse rate.

Furosemide

Brand Name: LasixClassification: Loop DiureticStock Dose: 20mg/2ml/amp

1. Monitor weight for fluid changes.

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Hydralazine

Brand Name: ApresolineClassification: Antihypertensive, Prepheral vasodilatorStock Dose: 20mg/ml/amp

1. Monitor patient for orthostatic hypotension.

Hydrocortisone

Brand Name: Solu-CortefClassification: Corticosteroid, glucocorticoid, HormoneStock Dose: 100mg/2ml/vial, 250mg/ml/vial

Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN) Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:

Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)

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Nicardipine Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Norepinephrine Generic Name:Brand Name:

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Nitroglycerine (NTG) Patch Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

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Terbutaline Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Verapamil Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Atrovent Nebule Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Berodual Nebule Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Budesonide Nebule Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

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Salbutamol Nebule Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Terbutaline Nebule Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Heparin Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Potassium Chloride (KCl) Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:Stock Dose:Indication:

Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

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Mannitol Generic Name:Brand Name:Classification:

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References:

Books:

Unknown Author (2008). PPD’s Nursing drug guide (2 nd Ed.). Malan Press Inc. Philippines: Pasig City.

Karch, A.M. (2010). 2010 Lippincott’s nursing drug guide. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Online Sources:

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