Common Medications

Adenosine

used to break certain cardiac dysrhythmia

Albuterol

an inhaled or oral medication given to asthma patients

Amoxicillin

a common antibiotic given to children

Atenolol

a beta-blocker similar to metoprolol

Ativan

common medication given for anxiety

Atropine

induces the heart to beat faster

Augmentin

a common antibiotic for ear and skin infections (especially those caused by bites)

Azithromycin

a common antibiotic for lung infections

Ciprofloxacin

a common antibiotic for urinary tract infections

D5W

an IV solution with 5% glucose

Dilaudid

a common narcotic pain medication

Diltiazem

a calcium channel blocker used to slow the heart down

Epinephrine

used in emergencies to stimulate the heart or to dilate the bronchial passages

Flourescein

a fluorescent dye used to stain the cornea to look for scratches or ulcers

Furosemide

a diuretic which causes the patient to produce more urine

Haloperidol

a antipsychotic with powerful sedative properties

Heparin

an anticoagulant used to prevent blood from clotting

Ketamine

a sedative often used in children

Ketorolac

a powerful NSAID often used for severe headaches

Lidocaine

a local anesthetic when injected subcutaneously and an antidysrhythmic drug when injected IV (used to treat cardiac dysrhythmias)

Metoprolol

a beta-blocker which is used to slow down the heart

Midazolam

a very powerful short acting sedative

Morphine

a common narcotic pain medication

Naloxone

an antidote to opiate overdoses such as heroin or morphine

Nitroglycerin

dilates blood vessels, used for angina

Norco

oral narcotic medication, identical to Vicodin

Normal saline

IV fluid used for hydration and resuscitation

Phenytoin

an anticonvulsant

Prednisone

a steroid given for asthma and as an anti-inflammatory

Rocephin

a common IV antibiotic

Rocuronium

a paralytic used for intubations

Succinylcholine

a paralytic used in intubations

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

an antibiotic often used in urinary tract infections

Vancomycin

a common IV antibiotic given for skin infections

Vicodin

an oral narcotic medication

Xopenex

inhaled medication for asthma

Zofran

common anti-nausea medication

Dopamine

drug to raise blood pressure in shock

Maxalt

a migraine medication

Tissue Plasminogen Activator

a thrombolytic agent, used to break down blood clots