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Definition
| Electrolyte, Antidysrhythmic, Anticonvulsant, CNS Depressant |
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Term
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Definition
1. Decreases Acetylcholine in motor nerve terminals
2. Produces neuromuscular blockade in the CNS
3. Physiological Calcium Channel Blocker |
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Term
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Definition
1. Refractory VFIB/pulseless VTAC(ACLS)
2. Treatment for Torsades de Pointes (polymorphic VTAC)
3. Seizures associated with eclampsia and alcohol withdrawal
4. Dysrhythmias associated with digitalis toxicity
5. Bronchospasms refectory to traditional medications |
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Term
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Definition
1. Cardiogenic shock
2. Heart blocks |
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Term
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Definition
: Cardiovascular: dysrhythmias, bradycardia, hypotension, heart blocks
Neurological: drowsiness
Respiratory: decreased respiratory rate, respiratory paralysis
Other: flushing, sweating |
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Term
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Definition
IVP, IO, IM, IVPB
Adult: 1-4 g in 50-100 ml Normal Saline IVPB/IVP over 5 minutes
Pediatric: 20-50 mg/kg in 50-100 Normal Saline IVPB
Maximum single dose is 2 g |
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