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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Preg DLorazepam (Ativan)Enhances inhibitory effects of GABAUsual bolus dose: 1-2 mg IV, usual continous infusion: 1-10 mg/hrN/Adelirium tremens, status epilepticus, serotonin syndrome, agitationRespiratory depression, hypotension, preg category DMannitolOsmotic diuretic1 gm/kg IV x 1N/AElevated ICP, impending hernationMay cause dehydration, osmotic nephrosisMethohexital (Brevital)Produces cortical and cerebellar sedation, hypnosis (ultra short-acting barbiturate)1 mg/kg IV, then 0.5 mg/kg q2-5 min PRNN/AProcedural sedationLaryngospasm (give more methohexital), respiratory depression, hypotension, Preg BMidazolam (Versed)Enhances inhibitory effects of GABARSI induction:0.1 mg/kg IV, Usual continuous infusion: 1-10 mg/hr, Procedural sedation: 0.02-0.04 mg/kg IVN/ASeizure abortion, procedural sedation, ventilator sedation, RSIRespiratory depression, hypotensive effects, Preg DNimodipineCa+ channel blocker that is selective for cerebral arteriesN/A60 mg PO q4hrs Sub-arachnoid hemorrhageHypotension (although minimized due to its selectivity), Preg COlanzapine Antagonizes dopamine, histamine, alpha1, and 5HT2 receptors5-10 mg IM/day (max 30 mg/day)5-10 mg ODT/day (max 30 mg/day)Agitation, psychosisdo NOT give for dementia-related psychosis, NMS, EPS, orthostatic hypotension, QTc prolongation, not to be given IV, preg CPhenobarbitalbarbiturate, causes sedation, hyponsis, and anesthesia20 mg/kg IV x1, may repeat with an additional 5-10 mg/kg dose in 20 minutes (max dose 30 mg/kg); max infusion rate 50 mg/minN/AStatus epilepticusrespiratory depression, hypotension, preg category DDRUGMOADOSE IVDOSE POINDICATIONCONTRAINDICATIONFentanylopioid agonist producing analgesia with adjunctive sedative effects25-100 mcg IV q 1-2 hours; recommended dose 1 mcg/kgN/AAnalgesia, sedation adjunctrespiratory depression, vasodilation (hypotension), laryngospasm, Preg CHydromorphone (Dilaudid)opioid agonist producing analgesia with adjunctive sedative effects1-2 mg IV q 3-6 hrsN/AAnalgesiaRespiratory depression, vasodilation (hypotension), 1 mg of IV Dilaudid is approximately equal to 7 mg of IV morphine, Preg CKetamineNMDA receptor antagonist, acts on cortex and
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