Drugs/ Route of Administration Flashcards
(32 cards)
-Lam
Midazolam: Used for sedation, anxiolysis, and amnesia. (IV)(SC)
-peridol
Droperidol: Used for nausea, vomiting, and as a sedative. (IV)(IM)
-sone / -lone
- Hydrocortisone: Used for inflammation and adrenal insufficiency. (IV)(IM)(ORAL)(TOPICAL)
- Dexamethasone: Used for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects.(IV)(IM)(ORAL)
-flurane
Methoxyflurane: Used for analgesia(inability to feel pain) during short procedures(INHALATION)
-profen
Ibuprofen: Used for pain relief, fever reduction, and anti-inflammatory purposes.(ORAL)
-grelor
Ticagrelor: Antiplatelette, that works with asprin (A will always go first) . Used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.(ORAL)
-setron
Ondansetron: Used to prevent nausea and vomiting.(IV)(IM)(ORAL)
-cillin (actually axone)
Ceftriaxone: Although ending with “-xone,” it’s a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.(IV)(IM)
-tocin
Oxytocin: Used to induce Labor and control postpartum bleeding.(IV)(IM)
Adrenaline
Adrenaline (Epinephrine): A catecholamine used for anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and as a vasoconstrictor(IM)(IV)(SC)
Atropine
Atropine: An anticholinergic used to treat bradycardia and as an antidote for organophosphate poisoning.(IV)(IM)(SC)(IO)
Asprin
Aspirin: An NSAID used for pain relief, anti-inflammatory effects, and antiplatelet activity.(ORAL)
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Glyceryl Trinitrate (Nitroglycerin): A nitrate used for angina and heart failure.(SL)(IV)(TOPICAL)(BUCCAL)
it is a potent vasodilater.
Heprin
Heparin: An anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots. (IV)(IM)
Amiodarone
Amiodarone: An antiarrhythmic used to treat ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias.(IV)(ORAL)
Adenosine
Adenosine: Used to treat certain types of supraventricular tachycardia. (IV)
Salbutamol
Salbutamol: A β2-adrenergic agonist used for asthma and COPD. (INHALAHTION?INHALER?NEBULISER)(ORAL)(IV)
Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide: An anticholinergic bronchodilator used for COPD and asthma(INHALATION/INHALER/NEBULIZER)
Paracetamol
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen): Used for pain relief and fever reduction.(ORAL)(RECTAL)
Morphine
Morphine: An opioid analgesic used for severe pain.(IV)(IM)(SC)(ORAL)
Fentanyl
Fentanyl: A potent synthetic opioid analgesic.(IV)(IM)(BUCCAL)(TRANSDERMAL)
glucose gel/ Glucose 10% / Glucagon
Glucose Gel(BUCCAL) / Glucose 10%(ORAL)(IV): Used to treat hypoglycemia.
Glucagon(IM)(SC)(IV): Used to treat severe hypoglycemia and as a diagnostic aid.
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid: An antifibrinolytic used to reduce bleeding.(IV)(ORAL)
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Sodium chloride 0.9%, commonly known as normal saline, is classified as an isotonic crystalloid solution. Electrolyte supplement.(IV)(SC)