List of High Alert Medications

Generic Name of Arixtra

Fondaparinux Na

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Arixtra

2.5 mg/0.5 ml Solution for Injection SC/IV

10 mg/0.8 ml, 2.5 mg/ml Solution for Injection SC

Therapeutic Classification of Arixtra

Antithrombotic

Generic Name of Cordarone

Amiodarone

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Cordarone

200 mg Tablet

3 ml, 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection IV

Therapeutic Classification of Cordarone

Antiarrhythmic

Generic Name of Coumadin

Warfarin Na clathrate

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Coumadin

2.5, 5 mg Tablet

Therapeutic Classification of Coumadin

Antithrombotic

Generic Name of Dobulex

Dobutamine HCl

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Dobulex

5 ml, 50 mg/ml Concentrated Solution for Infusion

Therapeutic Classification of Dobulex

CNS stimulant

Generic Name of Clexane

Enoxaparin Na

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Clexane

2000 IU/0.2 ml, 4000 IU/0.4 ml, 6000 IU/0.6 ml

Solution for Injection SC

Therapeutic Classification of Clexane

Antithrombotic

Generic Name of Norepin

Norepinephrine bitartrate

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Norepin

1mg/ml, 2, 4, 10 ml Concentrated Solution for Infusion

Therapeutic Classification of Norepin

Adrenergic/Dopaminergic
Cardiac Stimulant

Generic Name of Podevta

Insulin glargine

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Podevta

100 UI/ml Solution for Injection SC

Therapeutic Classification of Podevta

Antihyperglycemic

Generic Name of Pradaxa

Dabigatran etexilate

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Pradaxa

75, 110, 150 mg Capsule

Therapeutic Classification of Pradaxa

Antithrombotic (Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet)

Generic Name of Xarelto

Rivaroxaban

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Xarelto

2.5, 10, 15, 20 mg FC Tablet

Therapeutic Classification of Xarelto

Antithrombotic

Dosage Strength, Form, and Route of Administration of Potassium chloride

250, 600, 750 mg ER/SR Tablet

2 mEq/ml, 20 ml Solution for Infusion

Therapeutic Classification of Potassium chloride

Electrolyte replenisher