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Diuretics

Increase the excretion of urine; used to treat congestive heart failure.

Narcotics

Dull the senses, relieve pain, induce sleep.

Sedatives

Reduce excitement/nervousness, produce a calming effect, and may induce sleep or loss of consciousness.

Thrombolytics

Used to eliminate or break up thrombus (blood clots.)

Vasoconstrictors

Cause narrowing of blood vessels.

Vasodilators

Cause widening or dilation of blood vessels.

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride

Relieves anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation experienced by a patient before diagnostic/interventional procedures.; controls nausea and vomiting.

Promethazine Hydrochloride

Antihistaminic agent with antiemetic and anticholinergic properties.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Antihistaminic agent with sedative effects.

Benadryl

What is the brand name of Diphenhydramine

Analgesic

Reduces pain without loss of consciousness; classified as narcotic (strong) or non-narcotic (mild).

Narcotic Analgesics

Affect the CNS and GI system, relieve pain, and may cause dependence with chronic use.

Morphine Sulfate

Naturally occurring opioid; Respiratory and GI effects are moderate.

Meperidine (Demerol)

Moderate probability of causing respiratory depression & GI distress.

Demerol

What is the brand name of Meperidine

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Fast-acting analgesic with high risk of respiratory depression.

Sublimaze

What is the brand name of Fentanyl

Diazepam (Valium)

Relieves anxiety and muscle pain; used alongside other analgesics.

Valium

What is the brand name of Diazepam

Naloxone (Narcan)

Reverses the effects of narcotic analgesics.

Narcan

What is the brand name of Naloxone

Atropine

Reduces laryngospasm, acts as a bronchodilator, and prevents excessive secretions in the respiratory tract.