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Paramedic Pharmacology
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Dosage:
Initial 6mg; Repeat 12mg
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Actions:
Slows the conduction time through the A-V node, can interrupt the reentry pathways
through the A-V node and can restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with PSVT,
including PSVT associated with WPW.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Indications:
First drug for narrow-complex PSVT. May be used diagnostically in wide-compex
tachycardias of unknown type. PSVT associated with WPW.
Does NOT convert A-Fib, A-Flutter, or VT.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Contraindications:
2nd or 3rd degree A-V block, except in a pt with functioning a atrial pacemaker. Sick
Sinus Syndrome, except in pts with funtioning atrial pacemaker. Known
hypersensitivity.
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Adenosine (Adenocard)
Adverse Effects:
Flushing, Chest Pain, brief periods of Asystole, Bradycardia, Ventricular Ectopy.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Pharmacokinetics/dynamics:
Onset: <20 secs
Duration: 3-7 mins
Toxicity: Prolonged action with Ca Channel Blockers
Absorption:<20sec
Distribution: Cardiovascular, Endothelium
Metabolism: Liver
Excretion: Renal
Albuterol (Proventil)
Class:
Beta2-Adrenergic bronchodilator. Beta agonist.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Dosage:
2.5mg in 3mL Normal Saline nebulized
Albuterol (Proventil)
Actions:
Binds to Beta2 receptors, resulting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles.
Increased c-AMP levels are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles
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and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells,
especially from mast cells.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Indications:
Relief of bronchospasm in pts with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute
attacks of bronchospasm.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Adverse Effects:
Flushing, Tachycardias, Bronchospasms, Palpitations, dry mouth, Nausea, Irritability.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Pharmocokinetics/dynamics:
Onset: 15mis-2hrs
Duration: 3-7min
Toxicity: Try to avoid caffeine and ephedra. Beta blockers could interfere with
Albuterol's mechanism of action.
Paramedic Pharmacology
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Dosage:
Initial 6mg; Repeat 12mg
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Actions:
Slows the conduction time through the A-V node, can interrupt the reentry pathways
through the A-V node and can restore normal sinus rhythm in patients with PSVT,
including PSVT associated with WPW.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Indications:
First drug for narrow-complex PSVT. May be used diagnostically in wide-compex
tachycardias of unknown type. PSVT associated with WPW.
Does NOT convert A-Fib, A-Flutter, or VT.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Contraindications:
2nd or 3rd degree A-V block, except in a pt with functioning a atrial pacemaker. Sick
Sinus Syndrome, except in pts with funtioning atrial pacemaker. Known
hypersensitivity.
,31/01/2025 13:02:37
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Adverse Effects:
Flushing, Chest Pain, brief periods of Asystole, Bradycardia, Ventricular Ectopy.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Pharmacokinetics/dynamics:
Onset: <20 secs
Duration: 3-7 mins
Toxicity: Prolonged action with Ca Channel Blockers
Absorption:<20sec
Distribution: Cardiovascular, Endothelium
Metabolism: Liver
Excretion: Renal
Albuterol (Proventil)
Class:
Beta2-Adrenergic bronchodilator. Beta agonist.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Dosage:
2.5mg in 3mL Normal Saline nebulized
Albuterol (Proventil)
Actions:
Binds to Beta2 receptors, resulting relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles.
Increased c-AMP levels are associated with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles
, 31/01/2025 13:02:37
and inhibition of release of mediators of immediate hypersensitivity from cells,
especially from mast cells.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Indications:
Relief of bronchospasm in pts with reversible obstructive airway disease and acute
attacks of bronchospasm.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Adverse Effects:
Flushing, Tachycardias, Bronchospasms, Palpitations, dry mouth, Nausea, Irritability.
Albuterol (Proventil)
Pharmocokinetics/dynamics:
Onset: 15mis-2hrs
Duration: 3-7min
Toxicity: Try to avoid caffeine and ephedra. Beta blockers could interfere with
Albuterol's mechanism of action.
