Definition 1 of 20
Trade Name: Inotropin
Classification: Inotropic agent
Action: Endogenous catecholamine, acting on both dopaminergic and adrenergic neurons,
dose dependent effects
Indications: hypotension, low CO, used to increase MAP in septic shock
Adverse Effects: ventricular arrhythmias, ectopic beats, tachycardia, widened QRS
Contraindications: hypersensitivity, uncorrected tachyarrhythmias
Dosage:1-5mcg/kg/min may increase UOP and renal perfusion; 5-15mcg/kg/min may increase
heart rate, contractility and cardiac output; 20-50mcg/kg/min may increase BP and cause
vasoconstriction
Formulation: 250ml bag
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Dopamine Hydrochloride and Dextrose
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Injection
,Definition 2 of 20
Trade Name: Narcan
Classification: Opioid antagonist/reversal agent
Action: Competitive opioid antagonist
Indications: Opioid overdose
Adverse Effects: Withdrawl reaction; nausea/vomiting, sweating, tachycardia with abrupt
reversal
Contraindications: hypersensitivity
Dosage: 0.4-2.0 mg IV/IM/SC, repeat q2-3 min, do not exceed 10mg
Formulation: 0.4mg/ml in 1ml vial
Dopamine Hydrochloride and Dextrose
Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection
Calcium Chloride Injection USP
Amioderone Hydrochloride
,Definition 3 of 20
Trade Name: Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Classification: Alkalanizing Agent
Action: reacts with hydrogen ions to form water and CO2. Acts as a buffer against acidosis by
raising blood pH
Indications: Cardiac arrest, Hyperkalemia, Metabolic Acidosis
Adverse Effects: metabolic alkalosis, aggravated CHF, pulmonary edema
Contraindications:
Dosage: Cardiac arrest 1mEq/kg/dose IV x1, Hyperkalemia 50mEq IV over 5 minutes
Formulation: 84mg/ml in 50ml vial
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Calcium Chloride Injection USP
Metoprolol Tartrate Injection
Dobutamine injection
, Definition 4 of 20
Trade Name: Lidocaine
Classification: Class 1b antidysrhythmic
Action: combines with fast Na channelstherby inhibiting recovery after repolarization; resulting
in decreased myocardial excitability and conduction velocity
Indications: Ventricular arrhythmias and Pulseless V-tach/V-fib
Adverse Effects: hypotension, constipation, nausea/vomiting, malignant hypothermia
Contraindications: SA/AV block, CHF, cardiogenic shock, WPW, 2nd/3rd degree heart block
Dosage: 1-1.5 mg/kg slow IVP over 2-3 minutes; 1-4mg/min continuous infusion after return of
perfusion
Onset: IV 45 to 90 seconds
Formulation: 100mg/5ml vial
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 2% Injection
Dopamine Hydrochloride and Dextrose
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Metoprolol Tartrate Injection
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