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Diphenhydramine
Trade name
Benadryl
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Vasopressin
Trade Name
Pitressin
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Glucagon
Trade name
Glucagon
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Amiodarone
Trade name
Cordarone
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Nitroglycerin
Trade name
Nitro
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Lidocaine
Trade name
Xylocaine
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Naloxone
Trade name
Narcan
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Diphenhydramine/Benadryl
Class
Antihistamine
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Vasopressin
Class
Vasoconstrictor
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Amiodarone
Class
Antidysrhythmic
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Lidocaine
Class
- Local anesthetic/
- Dysrhythmias
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Aspirin
Class
- Anti-inflammatory/
- Platelet inhibitor
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Naloxone
Class
Narcotic antagonist
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Diphenhydramine
Description
- Blocks histamine receptors/
- has sedative effects
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Vasopressin
Description
Posses pressor and ADH properties
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Glucagon
Description
Used to increase glucose levels
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Amiodarone
Description
Prolongs the action potential duration in all the cardiac tissue and the effective refractory period.
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Nitro
Description
Potent smooth muscle relaxer
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Lidocaine
Description
Decreases phase 4 diastolic depolarization
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Aspirin
Description
Blocks formation of platelets and reduces mortality w/ MI
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Naloxone
Description
Competes for opiate receptors in the brain
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Diphenhydramine
Indications
- Anaphylaxis,
- Allergic reactions,
- Urticaria
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Vasopressin
Indications
Use to increase PVR during CPR, as an alternative to EPI
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Glucagon
Indications
- Hypoglycemia,
- Beta blocker OD
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Amiodarone
Indications
- V Tach/V Fib
- Prophylaxis of freq recurring/refractor VF
- Hemodynamically unstable VT
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Lidocaine
Indications
- VT
- VF
- Wide-complex tachycardia
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Aspirin
Indications
- Chest pain suggestive of MI
- S/S of recent stroke
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Naloxone
Indications
Complete/Partial reversal of depression by narcotics
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Vasopressin
Contra
- Don't use in patients w chronic nephritis
- Ischemic heart disease
- PVC's
- Advanced arteriosclerosis
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Glucagon
Contra
Hypersensitivity
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Amiodarone
Contra
- Cardiogenic shock
- Pulmonary congestion
- Hypotension
- sinus brady
- 2 or 3 degree AV block
- Hypersensitivity
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Nitro
Contra
- Hypotension
- Increased ICP
- Shock
- Viagra
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Lidocaine
Contra
2nd and 3rd degree heart block
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Aspirin
Contra
- Hyposensitivity
- Ulcers
- Asthma
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Naloxone
Contra
- Hypersensitivity
- Use caution in known/suspected narcotic dependent
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Diphenhydramine
Adverse reactions
- Sedation
- Dries bronchial secretions
- blurred vision
- headache
- palpitations
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Vasopressin
Adverse reactions
- Blanching of skin
- AB cramps
- hypertension
- bradycardia
- minor dysrhythmias
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Glucagon
Adverse reaction
- rare: hypotension
- dizziness
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
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Amiodarone
Adverse reactions
- hypotension,
- bradycardia
- headache
- dizziness
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Nitro
Adverse reactions
- Hypotension
- dizzy
- weakness
- headache
- tachycardia
- skin rash
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Aspirin
Adverse reactions
- GI Bleed
- nausea/vomiting
- heartburn
- wheezing
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Lidocaine
Adverse reactions
- drowsiness,
- seizures,
- confusion,
- hypotension,
- bradycardia,
- heart blocks,
- nausea/vomit,
- resp and cardiac arrest
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Naloxone
Adverse reaction
- rare: hypotension,
- hypertension,
- vent dysrhythmias,
- nausea/ vomiting
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Diphenhydramine
Onset
Max effects 1-3 hr
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Vasopressin
Onset
Immediate
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Glucagon
Onset
Within a min
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Amiodarone
Onset
Within minutes
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Lidocaine
Onset
30-90 sec
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Naloxone
Onset
Within 2 min
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Diphenhydramine
Duration
6-12 hr
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Vasopressin
Duration
Variable
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Glucagon
Duration
60-90 min
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Amiodarone
Duration
Variable
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Lidocaine
Duration
10-20 min
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Naloxone
Duration
30-60 min
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Diphenhydramine
Dosage
- 10-50 mg IV/IM
- Peds: 1-2 mg/kg
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Glucagon
Dosage
1- 1.5 mg IM,SQ,IV
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Amiodarone
Dosage
- V Fib or pulseless VT:
- 300 mg IVP Initial,
- followed by 2 150 mg doses q 3-5 min
- Peds: 5 mg/kg IV/IO
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Nitro
Dosage
- 1 tab(0.04 mg) repeat 3-5 min.
- Max:3 tab
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Lidocaine
Dosage
- Pulseless VT or VFib:
- 1-1.5 mg/kg bolus.
- repeat 0.5-0.75 mg/kg.
- Max dose: 3 mg/kg
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Aspirin
Dosage
160-352 mg asap
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Naloxone
Dosage
0.4-2 mg IV
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Diphenhydramine
Special consideration
Preg Safety: Cat C
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Vasopressin
Special consideration
- Use with caution: Epilepsy,
- Migraines,
- Asthma,
- Heart failure,
- angina
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Glucagon
Special consideration
Preg safety: Cat B
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Amiodarone
Special considerations
Monitor ECG
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Nitro
Special consideration
Preg safety: Cat C
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Lidocaine
Special consideration
Preg safety: Cat B
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Aspirin
Special considerations
Preg Safety: Cat D
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Naloxone
Special considerations
Preg Safety: Cat B
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