cholinergics
nonobstructive urinary retention drug
never give IM or IV
bethanechol
treats HTN
give a low first dose
prazosin
SSRI
this should not be started until 14 ays after the d/c of MAOIs
escitalopram
barbituate
long acting
controlled substance
phenobarbital
this drug is contraindicated in pts w/ epilepsy, asthma, parkinson's, hyperthyroidism, PUD, bradycardia
bethanechol
antidote for AchE poisoning
contraindicated in pts w/ glaucoma
atropine
treats nasal congestion, hypotension, and is a mydriatic drug
BBW: never give IV
phenylephrine
benzodiazepine
monitor respirations 5-15 min after admin
lorazepam
benzodizepine
monitor respirations 5-15 min after admin
diazepam
this drug is contraindicated in pts w/ asthma, epilepsy, DM, CVD, bradycardia
physostigmine
inhibits AchE
admin slowly over 5 min
physostigmine
this drug is contraindicated in pts w/ acute narrow angle glaucoma, closed angle glaucoma, drug use, liver disease, impaired brain function, or thoughts of suicide
lorazepam
nonbenzodiazepine GABA receptor agonist
give before bedtime (7-27 min)
zolpidem
hydantoin
BBW: rate should not exceed 50mg/min
phenytoin
contraindicated in pts w/ glaucoma, obstructive GI/GU disorders, a paralytic ileus, BPH, myasthenia gravis, cardiac insufficiency, or acute hemorrhage.
atropine
contraindicated in pts w/ severe liver/kidney dx, and in kids less than 3
ethosuximide
contraindicated in pts w/ rash, seizures due to hypoglycemia, sinus bradycardia, and heart block
phenytoin
contraindicated in pts w/ severe uncontrolled pain, pre-existing CNS depression, porphyrias, severe respiratory disease, glaucoma, and prostatic hypertrophy
phenobarbital
valproate
GI irritant
do not mix with carbonated beverages
BBW: hepatic failure in kids less than 2
valproic acid
phenylephrine
dx characterized by the destruction of nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscles
myasthenia gravis
contraindicated in pts w/ liver dx, bleeding dysfunction, pancreatitis, and congenital metabolic disorders
valproic acid
contraindicated in pts w/ shock, coma, depressed vital signs, obstetrical pts, infants less than 6 months, acute narrow angle glaucoma, 14 days of MAOIs
diazepam
succinimide
manages abscence seizures
do not abruptly withdrawal
ethosuximide
do not give until at least 14 days after MAOIs have been discontinued
escitalopram