Paramedic Drugs
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | Indication: Allergic Reaction Contraindication: Pregnancy Dose: 25-50mg IV |
| Oxygen | Indication: shortness of breath,Hypoxia Contraindication: Precaution w/COPD Dose: 2-6lpm via NC 10-15lpm via NRB |
| Nitro | Indication: Chest pain, bp >100 systolic Contraindication: low bp, male enhancement pill dose: .04mg x3 max 1.2mg |
| Albuterol | Indication: Bronchoconstriction Contraindication: severe tach Dose: 2.5mg in 3mL |
| Atropine | Indication: bradycardia,PEA,asystole Contraindication: tachycardia Dose:1mg/kg |
| Furosemide (lasix) | Indication: pulmonary edema Contraindication: pneumonia, preg Dose:20-120mg |
| Lidocaine | Indication: ventricular disrhythmia Contraindication: atrial dysrhythmia Dose:1mg/kg |
| Aspirin (ASA) | Indication: chest pain,MI Contraindication: blood thinners, low bp Dose:81mg x4 max 324mg |
| Adenosine | Indication: tachycardia Contraindication: bradycardia Dose:6mg, 12mg, 12mg (rapid 10cc flush) |
| Narcan | Indication: drug opiate overdose Contraindication: newborn Dose:2mg |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 | Indication: cardiac arrest Contraindication: pt. w/pulse Dose:1mg |
| Vasopressin | Indication: cardiac arrest Contraindication: pt. w/pulse Dose:40units |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 | Indication: anaphylaxis Contraindication: over 65yrs old, severe tach >150bpm Dose: .3-.5mg SQ |
| Glucagon | Indication: hypoglycemia Contraindication: liver disease Dose: .5-1mg |
| Amiodarone | Indication: pulseless vtach Contraindication: brady dysrhythmia Dose:300mg, 150mg over 10 min |
| Verapamil | Indication: Refractory SVT Contraindication: Ventricular dysrhthmia Dose:5mg, 10mg |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Indication: Torsades, cardiac arrest Contraindication: Renal disease Dose:1-2gm IV |
| Morphine | Indication: pulmonary edema, chest pain Contraindication: Exacerbated COPD, Decreased LOC, hypotension Dose:2-5mg IV |
| Dextrose 50% | Indication: hypoglycemia Contraindication: Intra cerebral bleed, CVA Dose: 25gm (50mL) IV |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Indication: prolonged arrest Contraindication: inadequate airway Dose:50mEq |
| Procainamide | Indication: pulseless VT/VF Contraindication: 2&3 AV block, torsades, digitalis Dose:50mg/min IV drip |
| Diazepam | Indication: Seizure, anxiety Contraindication: Head injury, hypotension Dose:5mg, 5mg ---> anxiety 2.5mg max 10mg |
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