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Demerol
(Meperidine) |
Opioid Agonists
|
PO, IM, Subcutaneous, 50mg, q 3-4 hrs
Seizures, Confusion, Sedation, Constipation, Nausea, Vomiting |
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Norco
(Hydrocodone) |
Opioid Agonist/Non-Opioid Analgesic Combo
|
PO, 2.5-10mg, q 3-6 hrs
Confusion, Dizziness, Sedation, Dyspepsia, Hypotension |
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Percocet
(Oxycodone/Acetaminophen) |
Opioid Agonists
|
PO, 5-10mg, q 3-4 hrs, Controlled Release q 12 hrs
Confusion, Sedation, Resp. Depression, Constipation |
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Lovenox
(Enoxaparin) |
Antithrombotics
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Subcutaneous, 30mg, q 12-24 hrs, Post-Op
Anemia, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Constipation |
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Coumadin
(Warfarin) |
Coumarins
|
PO, IV 2-5mg/day, 2-4 days, adjust results by INR
Cramps, Nausea, Dermal Necrosis |
|
Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps
(Digoxin) |
Digitalis Glycosides
Management of Pain |
IV Digitalizing Dose - 0.5-1mg, given 50% of initial, 0.25 of initial dose in each subsequent 6-12
Fatigue, Bradycardia, Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting |
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Levaquin
(Levofloxacin) |
Fluoroquinolones
Management of Pain |
PO, IV, 250-750mg q 24hrs
Seizures, Dizziness, Headache, Insomnia, Arrhythmias, Heputotoxicity, Tendon Weakness |
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Cipro, Proquin
(Ciproflaxacin) |
Fluoroquinolones
Treatment of Bacterial Infections |
PO - 500-700mg q 12 hr, IV - 400mg q 12hrs
Seizures, Headaches, Insomnia, Tendon Weakness |
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Zosyn
(Piperacillin/Tazobactam) |
Extended Spectrum Penicillins
Treatment of Bacterial Infections |
IV, 3.375g q 6hrs
Diarrhea, Rashes up in CF, Pain, Phlebitis |
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Vancocin
(Vancomycin) |
Anti-Infectives
Treatment of Potential Life-Threatening |
IV - 500mg, q 6hrs, OR 1g, q 12hrs, IT - 20mg/day
Nephrotoxicity, Phlebitis, Hypotension, Leukopenia, Rashes |
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Garamycin
(Gentamicin) |
Aminoglycosides
Treatment of Potential Life-Threatening |
IM, IV, 1-2mg/kg, q 8hrs
Axtaxia, Vertigo, Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity |
|
Rocephin
(Ceftriaxone) |
3rd Generation Cephalosporins
Treatment of Potential Life-Threatening |
IM, IV, 1-2g, q 12-24hrs
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes, Pain, Phlebitis |
|
Bactrim
(Trimethophrim/Sulfamethoxazole) |
Folate Antagonists
Sulfonamides Treatment of Potential Life-Threatening |
PO, IV, 6-12mg TMP/kg/day divided by q 12 hrs, VTI - PO, 1 dbl strength 160mg TMP, 800 mg SMX q 12hrs
Nausea, Vomiting, Rashes, Phlebitis |
|
Humulin R
(Insulin Regular) |
Pancreatics
Short Acting |
Depends on Blood Glucose Levels, IV - 0.1u/kg/hr as continuous infusion
Enthema, Swelling |
|
NPH
(Insulin) |
Pancreatics
|
Depends on Blood Glucose/Response/etc., Subcut. - 0.5-1 unit/kg/day, subq 2-20 units
Hypoglycemia, Allergy - Anaphylaxis |
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Exelon
(Rivastigmine) |
Cholinergics
(Cholinesterase Inhibitors) |
PO - 1.5mg 2x/day initially, may increase, Transdermal - 4.6mg/24hrs
Weakness, Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Weight Loss |
|
ASA (Aspirin)
(Salicylates) |
Salicylates
|
PO rect - 325-1000mg, q 4-6hrs; Extended Release - 650mg, q 8hrs
GI Bleeding, Dyspepsia, Nausea, Exfoliative Dermatitis |
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Tylenol
(Acetaminophen) |
Antipyretic
Non-Narcotic Analgesic |
PO 325-650mg, q 4-6hrs
Hepatic Failure, Hepatotoxicity, Renal Failure |
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Lasix
(Furosemide) |
Loop Diuretics
|
PO, 20-80mg, q 6-8hrs
Blurred Vision, Headache, Dehydration, Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia |
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Zocor
(Simvaslatin) |
HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitors
|
PO, 10mg, 2x/day in HS, do not exceed 20mg/day
Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Heartburn, Rashes, LFT Liver, Rhabdomyolysis |