Miscellaneous Drugs Flashcards
What is the drug class of decadron (dexamethasone)?
Corticosteroid
What is the normal mg/cc for decadron?
4 mg/cc
What is the drug dosing for decadron?
0.0625 mg/kg peds
5-10 mg adults
What is the onset, peak, and duration of decadron?
Onset- 5 minutes
Peak- 12-24 hours
Duration 36-54 Hours
What is the drug class of Xylocaine (lidocaine)?
Local anesthetic, antiarrhythemic
What the mg/cc for Xylocaine?
1 mg/ml
What is the dosing for Xylocaine?
Up to 1 mg/kg before propofol
What is the onset, peak, and duration of xylocaine?
Onset- 5 minutes
Peak- 1 Hours
Duration 4-6 hours
What is the drug class of Zofran (Ondansetron)?
5-HT3 receptor antagonist
What is the mg/cc for Zofran (Ondansetron)?
2 mg/ml
What is the drug dosing for Zofran?
0.15 mg/kg peds
4 mg adults
What is the onset, peak, and duration of xylocaine?
Onset 5 minutes
Peak 1 hours
Duration 4-6 hours
