Pharm action

Hep-Lock

inhibits thrombosis by

inactivating factor X and

inhibiting conversion of

prothrombin to thrombin

Avitene

attracts platelets to

bleeding surfaces which

adheres to the fibrils.

Gelfoam

a pliable gelatin sponge that

absorbs fluid, expands,

exerts pressure on adjacent

structures

Surgicel

absorbable white knitted

fabric that when saturated

with blood swells into a

dark gelatinous mass which

aids in the formation of

clots

Protamine

anticoagulant and causes an

increase in clotting time

Thrombostat

induces clotting on bleeding

surfaces when conventional

methods of hemostasis is

contraindicated such as

friable and delicate tissue

Pitocin

stimulates contractions of

uterine smooth muscles

Methergine

stimulates contractions of

uterine smooth muscles

Hemabate

refractory postpartum bleeding;

reduce blood loss secondary to

uterine muscle tone

Toradol

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Celestone

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties;

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic surgery

Decadron,

Dexamethasone,

Hexadrol

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Solu-Cortef

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Depomedrol

Long actingcorticosteroid

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Solu-Medrol

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Kenalog

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Aristocort

used for their anti-

inflammatory properties

Commonly used in surgery

to reduce tissue

inflammation and post-

operative swelling;

particularly useful in CV,

Ophthalmic, and plastic

surgery

Kefzol, Ancef

Inhibits bacterial cell wall

synthesis ( bactericidal

Cefadyl

Inhibits bacterial cell wall

synthesis ( bactericidal

Kantrex

bacteriostatic; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Cleocin

bacteriostatic; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Garamycin

bacteriostatic; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Vancomycin

bacteriostatic; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Levaquin

inhibits bacterial DNA

replication and transcription

(bactericidal)

Flagyl

bacteriostatic; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Neomycin

bacteriocidal; inhibits

bacterial protein synthesis

Bacitracin

bacteriocidal; inhibits

bacterial cell wall synthesis

Polymyxin B

Binds to phospholipids,

alters permeability , and

damages bacterial

cytoplasm membrane,

permitting leakage of its

components

Atropine

competitive antagonist of

acetylcholine in smooth and

cardiac muscle; increase

heart rate

Robinul

neuromuscular blockade

reversal

Triptone

pre-anesthetic medication-

mydriactic and cyclopegic

Zofran

treat postoperative nausea

Benadryl, Diphen

prevent reactions to blood or

plasma in susceptible patients;

also used in anaphylaxis as

adjunct to epinephrine; as a

sedative hypnotic

Phenergan

prophlaxis and treatment of

nausea and vomiting

Tagamet

gastric agent; antisecretory

Osimitrol

promote diuresis in prevention

and treatment of oliguric phase

of acute renal failure following

cardiovascular surgery, severe

traumatic injury, surgery in

presence of jaundice

Valium

CNS depressant, Long acting

benzodiazepines with

sedative, hypnotic, and

anticonvulsant properties

Versed

CNS depressant; intermediate

acting benzodiazepine with

sedative , hypnotic and

anticonvulsant properties, Also

has anterograde amnestic

effects

Ativan

Same as midazolam, except

with no anterograde

amnestic effects

Inapsine

tranquilizing effect and reduce

nausea and vomiting

Sublimaze

Narcotic analgesic that

increases pain

threshold and alters pain

perception.

Rapid onset and short

duration

Combination of

Fentanyl and

Droperidol

Narcotic analgesic that

increases pain

threshold and alters pain

perception.

Rapid onset and short

duration

Demerol

Same as fentanyl, but

slightly longer

onset(5-15 min) and longer

duration 3 hrs

Morphine

Hypersensitivity to opiates,

increased

intra-cranial pressure,

convulsive disorders,

severe respiratory

depression

Sufenta

Narcotic agonist analgesic

with rapid onset

and short duration

Ketalar

sole anesthetic agent for

diagnostic and surgical

procedures of short duration

that do not require skeletal

muscle relaxation. To induce

anesthesia before administration of general

anesthetic

Diprivan

Maintain systemic anesthesia

Pentothal

to induce hypnosis and

anesthesia prior to or as

supplement to other anesthetic

agents or as a sole agent for

brief procedures

Narcan

treat narcotic overdosage and

complete or partial reversal of

narcotic depression including

respiratory depression

Ethrane

produce systemic anesthesia;

more rapid in onset than

halothane

Fluothane

produce systemic anesthesia;

used frequently in childre

Forane

Maintains systemic anesthesia;

more rapid in onset than

halothane

Nitrous Oxide

Maintains systemic anesthesia

Suprane

same as others except that they

provide more precise control of

maintenance and more rapid

induction and emergence

Sevoflurane

same as others except that they

provide more precise control of

maintenance and more rapid

induction and emergence

Tacrium

prevent muscle contractions

by binding to cholinergic

receptors; preventing the

uptake of acetylcholine

Pavulon

prevent muscle contractions

by binding to cholinergic

receptors; preventing the

uptake of acetylcholine

Zemuron

prevent muscle contractions

by binding to cholinergic

receptors; preventing the

uptake of acetylcholine

Norcuron

prevent muscle contractions

by binding to cholinergic

receptors; preventing the

uptake of acetylcholine

Anectine

causes persistent

depolarization ( sustained

contractions) and produces

fasciculations followed by

flaccidity

Dantrolene

management of Malignant

Hyperthermia

Xylocaine

injected into a specific area.

Local anesthesia to relieve

local discomfort of skin and

mucous membranes

Marcaine or

Sensorcaine

injected into a specific area.

Local anesthesia to relieve

local discomfort of skin and

mucous membranes

Cocaine

applied directly to the skin

and mucous membrane,

which readily absorb the

agent

Adrenalin

Vasoconstrictor

Wydase

enzymes sometimes added to a

local anesthetic to facilitate

spread through the

subcutaneous tissue all to

desired nerves. Causes more

rapid absorption of anesthetic

Novocaine

spinal anesthesia and epidural

and peripheral nerve block by

injection and infiltration

methods

Pontocaine

topically to produce surface

anesthesia; to anesthesize

conjunctiva and cornea prior to

superficial procedures, to

abolish laryngeal and

espohageal reflexes prior to

bronchoscopy and

esophagoscopy

Pavatine

used in cardiac bypass surgery;

dilate peripheral blood vessels

Healon

viscous jelly, sometimes used in

anterior segment surgery to

occupy space and prevent

damage when opening anterior

capsule and to prevent

adhesion formation

VitaminK

Enables liver to produce clotting

factors in blood, including

prothrombin. Given pre-operatively to reduce possibility

of hemorrhage in patients who

have been on anticoagulant

therapy

Lugols

used frequently on cervical

conization procedures

Schillers

used frequently on cervical

conization procedures

Brilliant Green

Enhance visualization; mark

intended incision lines

Gentian Violet

Enhance visualization; mark

intended incision lines

Indigo Carmine

Enhance visualization; mark

intended incision lines

Methylene Blue

Enhance visualization; mark

intended incision lines