“EMERGENCY DRUGS” Pictures/ Generic Name
Aminophylline
Brand Name/ Classification/ Stock Dose/ Indication Brand Name: Aminodic Classification: Bronchodilator, Antiasthma Stock Dose: 250mg/10ml/amp Brand Name: Cordarone Classification: Antiarrhythmic Stock Dose: 150mg/3ml/amp
Amiodarone
Brand Name: Atropen Classification: Anticholinergic, Antiparkinsonian, Stock Dose: 1mg/ml/amp
Nursing Responsibilities
1. Reserv Reserve e use use for for lifelifethreatening arrhythmias and serious toxicity. 2. Mo Moni nito torr cardi cardiac ac rhythm continuously. 1. Monitor tor temperature.
Atropine Sulfate (SO4)
Brand Name: Bumex Classification: Loop Diuretic Stock Dose: 1mg/4ml Bumetanide
Brand Name: Classification: Antacid, Electrolyte Stock Dose: 10%, 1.1g/5ml
1. Moni Monito torr cardi cardiac ac response.
Brand Name: Capoten Classification: ACE Inhibitor, Antihypertensive Stock Dose: 25mg/tab
1. Moni Monitor tor for drop drop in BP.
Calcium (Ca) Gluconate
Captopril
Brand Name: Catapres Classification: Antihypertensive Stock Dose: 75, 150 mcg/tab; 100mcg/ml
1. Monitor BP carefully when discontinuing clonidine; hypertension usually returns within 48 hours.
Brand Name: Valium Classification: Antiepileptic, Anxiolytic, Benzodiazepine Stock Dose: 10mg/2ml/amp
1. Carefully monitor pulse, BP and respiration during IV administration.
Brand Name: Lanoxin Classification: Cardiac Glycoside, Cardiotonic Stock 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.
Clonidine
Diazepam
Digoxin
Diphenhydramine
Epinephrine
Brand Name: Benadryl Classification: Antihistamine, Antiparkinsonian, Cough suppressant, Sedativehypnotic Stock Dose: 50mg/ml/amp Brand Name: Adrenalin Chloride Classification: Alphaadrenergic agonist, Antiasthmatic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac stimulant, Sympathomimetic, Vasopressor Stock Dose: 1mg/ml/amp
1. Monitor heart/pulse rate.
Furosemide
Brand Name: Lasix Classification: Loop Diuretic Stock Dose: 20mg/2ml/amp
1. Monitor weight for fluid changes.
Brand Name: Apresoline Classification: Antihypertensive, Prepheral vasodilator Stock Dose: 20mg/ml/amp
1. Monitor patient for orthostatic hypotension.
Hydralazine
Hydrocortisone
Brand Name: Solu-Cortef Classification: Corticosteroid, glucocorticoid, Hormone Stock Dose: 100mg/2ml/vial, 250mg/ml/vial
Isosorbide Dinitrate (ISDN)
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Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4)
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Meperidine Hydrochloride (HCl)
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Metoclopromide
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Midazolam
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Morphine
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Nicardipine
Norepinephrine
Nitroglycerine (NTG) Patch
Paracetamol
Phenytoin
Terbutaline
Verapamil
Atrovent Nebule
Berodual Nebule
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Budesonide Nebule
Combivent Nebule
Salbutamol Nebule
Terbutaline Nebule
Heparin
Potassium Chloride (KCl)
Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
Dopamine
Dobutamine
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Mannitol
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References:
Books: Unknown Author (2008). PPD’s Nursing drug guide (2nd Ed.). Malan Press Inc. Philippines: Pasig City. Karch, A.M. (2010). 2010 Lippincott’s nursing drug guide. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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