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diphenhydramine
therapeutic class: drug to treat allergies
actions and uses: minor symptoms of allergy and common cold such as sneezing, runny nose, and tearing of eyes; Parkinson’s disease; motion sickness; insomnia
administration: PO/IV/IM/topical; take at night; avoid alcohol; sugarless candies; increase fluids
adverse effects: drowsiness, paradoxical CNS stimulation, dry mouth, tachycardia, mild hypotension, photosensitivity
contraindications: BPH, narrow-angle glaucoma, GI obstruction
interactions: alcohol/opioids (CNS depressant), other OTC cold drugs may increase anticholinergic affects, MAOIs may cause hypertensive crisis
fluticasone
actions and uses: allergic rhinitis, asthma, skin inflammation, nasal stuffiness
administration: Intranasal - two sprays in each nostril twice daily, then decreases to once daily
pharmacokinetics: onset is 12 hours to one day, and duration is several days
adverse effects: nasal irritation, epistaxis
contraindications: hypersensitivity
phenylephrine
constricts small blood vessels, shrinking inflamed tissue, allowing the nasal secretions to drain more freely. more systemic effect and less effective at relieving severe congestion
often combined with antihistamine preparations
antitussives (codeine and hydrocodone)
forcibly removes excess secretions and foreign material that inhibits
opioids: suppress cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla, drying out the mucosa of the respiratory tract and reduces runny nose and post nasal drip
dextromethorphan
therapeutic class: cough suppressant
pharmacological class: antitussive
actions and uses: non-opioid drug in many OTC severe cold and flu drugs for nonproductive coughs
administration: PO
adverse effects: drowsiness, headache, GI upset
contraindications: chronic cough, no children under 6 years of age
interactions: driving
albuterol
therapeutic class: bronchodilator
actions and uses: SABA, acute bronchospasm
administration: not for long term use, rinse mouth after taking
adverse effects: tachycardia, palpitations, restlessness, tremors
contraindications: cardiac patients
interactions: avoid caffeine, beta-blockers inhibit action, MAOIs
ipratropium
therapeutic class: bronchodilator
pharmacological class: anticholinergic
actions and uses: severe asthma exacerbations
administration: inhaled and intranasal; wait 2-3 minutes between doses
adverse effects: cough, dry nasal mucosa, hoarseness, bitter taste
methylxanthines
bronchodilators
chronic asthma pharmacotherapy
adverse effects: N/V, CNS stimulation
IV/PO
long-term prophylaxis of asthma that is unresponsive to beta agonists or corticosteroids
corticosteroids
inhaled, drug of choice for asthma
must be taken daily, side effects rarely observed
oral, limit to 10 days
leukotriene modifers
mediators of immune response, used for asthma prophylaxis, reduce inflammatory component
adverse effects: headache, cough, nasal congestion, GI upset
mast cell stabilizers
inhibit mast cells from releasing histamine and other mediators
montelukast
therapeutic class: anti-inflammatory for asthma prophylaxis
actions and uses: prophylaxis of persistent and chronic asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and allergic rhinitis
administration: PO, only one approved for pediatrics; take drug 2 hours before activity
adverse effects: headache, suicidal ideation, hallucinations, aggressiveness, depressio
heparin
therapeutic class: anticoagulant
pharmacological class: thrombin inhibitor
actions and uses: prolong coagulation time to prevent excessive clotting; higher doses treat DVT and pulmonary embolism
administration: parenteral; patient weight + PTT + clinical indication
adverse effects: bleeding (monitor aPTT), heparin induced thrombocytopenia (5-10 days after)
contraindications: active internal bleeding, bleeding disorders, severe HTN, recent trauma, intracranial hemorrhage
interactions: other anticoagulants increase risk of bleeding; aspirin/indomethacin/ibuprofen may induce bleeding; nicotine, digoxin, tetracycline, or antihistamines may inhibit anticoagulation
herbal: ginger, garlic, green tea, ginkgo, feverfew
reversal: protamine sulfate
warfarin
therapeutic class: anticoagulant
pharmacological class: vitamin K antagonist
actions and uses: prevention of stroke, DVT, MI, pulmonary embolism; hip/knee surgery; long term central lines/ports or prosthetic heart valves
administration: several days to reach max effect, INR 2-3
adverse effects: bleeding
black-box: major or fatal bleeding, monitor INR regularly
contraindications: recent trauma, active internal bleeding, bleeding disorders, intracranial hemorrhage
interactions: NSAIDs, SSRI, steroids, vitamin K
clopidogrel
therapeutic class: antiplatelet
actions and uses: reduce the rate of MI or stroke with ST-elevation, angina, non-ST-elecation, PCI, or CABG; thrombi formation
administration: with aspirin, discontinue drug at least 5 days before surgery
adverse effects: flulike symptoms, headache, dizziness, bruising, rash, puritis
contraindications: active bleeding
interactions: other anticoagulants, other anti platelets, thrombolytics, NSAIDs; g foods
treatment of overdose: platelet infusions
fibrinolytics
-tPa, alteplase
-promote process of fibrinolysis; converts plasminogen to plasmin
-give within 4 hours of clot formation
-treat MI, DVT, CVA, PE, clear IVs
-monitor for bleeding
furosemide
therapeutic class: drug for heart failure and HTN
actions and uses: heart failure; prevent reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of henle
administration: PO/IV (IV within 5 min); monitor potassium
adverse effects: hypokalemia, dehydration, hypotension, syncope, ototoxicity
interactions: digoxin - hypokalemia; aminoglycosides - nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity; lithium - lithium toxicity
hydrochlorothiazide
therapeutic class: thiazide
actions and uses: HTN, ascites, edema, heart failure, decrease reabsorption of sodium
adverse effects: hyponatremia and hypokalemia
interactions: NSAIDs - nephrotoxicity; digoxin; carbamazepine
spironolactone
therapeutic class: antihypertensive
actions and uses: mild HTN, reduce edema, slowing heart failure
administration: give food to increase absorption, NO POTASSIUM
adverse effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia
contraindications:
interactions: aspirin increases K levels; decreases effects of digoxin; potassium supplements; ACE inhibitors increase K
mannitol
-reduce intracranial pressure due to cerebral edema
-maintain urine flow in prolonged surgery, AKI, or severe renal hypoperfusion
losartan
therapeutic class: HTN, angiotensin II receptor blocker
actions and uses: HTN
administration: can be combined with hydrochlorothiazide
adverse effects: hypoglycemia, dizziness, angioedema, AKI
black-box: fetal injury and death may occur when ARBs are taken during pregnancy
contraindications:
interactions: NSAIDs, potassium supplements, potassium-sparing diuretics, other antihypertensives
beta-andrenergic blockers
uses: decrease HR and contractility; reduce COP and lower systemic BP
alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists
uses: HTN and BPH
alpha 2 adrenergic agonists: clonidine
uses: decrease outflow of CNS to heart and arterioles
adverse effects: hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, lupus
alpha 1 blockers
doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin, tamsulosin
uses: dilate arteries and veins
carvedilol
uses: HTN; mild to moderate HR in conjunction with digoxin, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors
contraindications: known allergy, cardiogenic shock, severe bradycardia or HF, bronchospastic conditions such as asthma and COPD, various conduction cardiac problems
ACE inhibitors
uses: HTN, HF, slow progression of left ventricular hypertrophy after MI, renal protective
adverse: persistent dry cough, angioedema, postural hypotension, kyperkalemia
hydralazine
therapeutic class: direct acting vasodilator
actions and uses: HTN and heart failure
administration: abrupt withdrawal may cause rebound HTN and anxiety; low doses to gradually increase
adverse effects: headache, reflex tachycardia, flushing
contraindications: angina or rheumatic mitral valve heart disease, lupus
interactions: other antihypertensives, NSAIDs, hawthorn
procainamide
therapeutic class: sodium channel blocker
actions and uses: slows conduction; atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias
administration: IV/IM; supine position
adverse effects: hypotension, headache, CNS effects
black-box: increased titer of antinuclear antibodies; lupus like symptoms; agranulocytosis, bone marrow depression, neutropenia, hypo plastic anemia, and thrombocytopenia
contraindications: complete AV block, severe HF
propanolol
therapeutic class: beta-adrenergic antagonist
actions and uses: slows HR and reduces BP, HTN, angina, prevents HF, migraine, decrease portal HTN and esophageal varices, tachycardia
administration: do not discontinue abruptly, monitor pulse before tacking
adverse effects: hypotension, bradycardia, diminished libido, hypoglycemia
contraindications: cariogenic shock, bradycardia, heart block, COPD, asthma
interactions: CCB cause brady and hypotension, phenothiazines cause hypotension, MAIO cause hypotension
amiodarone
therapeutic class: potassium channel blockers
actions and uses: ventricular tachycardia, atrial dysrhythmias,
administration: PO/IV
adverse effects: pulmonary toxicity, elevated LFTs, thyroid dysfunction
contraindications: bradycardia, cariogenic shock, AV block
interactions: warfarin, beta blockers, CCB, st. johns wort, grapefruit juice
verampamil
therapeutic class: calcium channel blocker
actions and uses: stabilizes dysrhythmias
administration: PO/IV
adverse effects: headache, flushed skin, constipation, hypotension, bradycardia
contraindications: heart blocks, sick sinus syndrome, hypotension
interactions: digoxin, antihypertensives, statins,
adenosine
uses: supraventricular tachycardia
adverse: new or worse dysrhythmias, facial flushing, dyspnea
digoxin
uses: certain types of atrial dysrhythmias
adverse: nausea, vomiting, headache, visual disturbances
lisinopril
therapeutic class: ACE inhibitor
actions and uses: HF, HTN
administration: assess BP, monitor renal function
adverse effects: dry cough, angio edema, headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia
contraindications: hyperkalemia, previous angio edema
interactions: NSAIDs, potassium-sparing diuretic, other antihypertensives, potassium
metoprolol
therapeutic class: beta blockers
actions and uses: decrease heart load, decrease HR, slows HF, angina, HTN
administration: monitor ECG, BP, and pulse before administering
adverse effects: bradycardia, hypotension
contraindications: cardiogenic shock, heart block, hypotension, COPD, asthma
interactions: other antihypertensives
digoxin
therapeutic class: cardiac glycoside
actions and uses: increase contractibility or strength of contraction
administration: assess apical pulse (>60)
adverse effects: dysrhythmias, hypokalemia, N/V, yellow halos
contraindications:
interactions: potassium sparing diuretics, hypokalemia, ACE inhibitors, potassium supplements, beta-blockers, CCB
milrinone
therapeutic class: phosphodiesterase inhibitor
actions and uses: heart failure, increases force of contraction
administration: IV only, monitor HR and BP
adverse effects: cardiac dysrhythmias, hypotension
contraindications:
interactions:
nitroglycerin
therapeutic class: abtianginal, vasodilator, organic nitrate
actions and uses: sublingual/PO/IV/transdermal/topical/XL
adverse effects: hypotension, headache, reflex tachycardia
contraindications: hypotension, increased ICP or head trauma
interactions: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors cause hypotension/CV collapse;
diltiazem
therapeutic class: CCB
actions and uses: HTN, angina, dysrhythmias
administration: PO/IV
adverse effects: headache, dizziness
contraindications: AV heart block, sick sinus syndrome
alteplase
therapeutic class: fibrinolytic
actions and uses: dissolve blood clots
administration: IV within 20 minutes,
adverse effects: bleeding
contraindications: history of stroke, head injury, active internal bleeding, recent trauma/surgery
interactions: aspirin, anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors; g foods
atorvastatin
therapeutic class: antihyperlipidemic
actions and uses: hyperlipidemia, reduce risk of MI or stoke
administration: give with food to decrease GI discomfort, better to take at night, can take 2 weeks to see effects
adverse effects: GI upset, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis
contraindications: severe liver disease, hypersensitivty
interactions: HIV protease inhibitors increase rhabdomyolysis, macrolide antibiotics increase risk of rhabdomyolysis; grapefruit
cholestyramine
therapeutic class: antihyperlipidemic
actions and uses: high cholesterol
administration: powder mixed with fluid once or BID, may take 30 days for max effect, mix with non-carbonated beverages, give other meds 2 hours before or 4 hours after
adverse effects: constipation, bloating, gas, and nausea
contraindications: total biliary obstruction
interactions: many!
ezetimibe
uses: inhibits absorption of cholesterol in small intestine; lowering LDL levels
adverse effects: nasopharyngitis, myalgia, URI, arthralgia, diarrhea
niacin
uses: b-complex vitamin to decrease VLDL
adverse effects: flushing, hot flashes, nausea, excess gas, diarrhea, hepatotoxicity, gout
administration: take with full glass of water
omega-3 fatty acids
foods: tuna, salmon, halibut, flaxseeds, soybeans, walnuts
supplements: fish oil, cod liver oil, algal oil
drugs: lovaza, vascepa
adverse effects: eructation, fishy taste, diarrhea
decongestants
MOA: causes reduction in inflammation of nasal membranes
examples: pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, chlorphenramine
uses: nonallergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, sinusitis, common cold and flu
effects: hypertension, tachycardia, heart palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, nasal and oral dryness, headache, nausea
antihistamines
MOA: h1 receptor antagonist
examples: 1st gen/sedating/short-acting - diphenhydramine, promethazine. 2nd get/non-sedating/long-acting - citirazine, loratadine
uses: allergic reactions, common cold, itchy eyes, hives
effects: drowsiness, paradoxical CNS stimulation (kids), dry mouth, tachycardia, mild hypotension, photosensitivity
nursing: take at night, increase fluid intake, suck on sugarless candies, avoid alcohol, take prior to allergy season
expectorants
MOA: reduce thickness of bronchial secretions and increase mucus flow that is more easily removed by coughing
examples: gauifenesin (mucinex), acetylcysteine (mucomyst)
uses: cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, chest congestion, rhinitis, colds/cough
effects: drowsiness, dizziness, GI upset, dyspnea, fatigue, allergic reaction, increased congestion
nursing: increase fluids, take with water, report cough lasting longer than a week