Upper Respiratory
A medication that works in the central nervous system to suppress cough. Causes drowsiness, constipation, and has high potential for abuse.
Codeine
The Class II anti-dysrhythmics that decrease the rate and contractility of the heart. They should not be given if HR < 60 bpm. Can cause hypotension, bradycardia, s/s of heart failure, and hypoglycemia.
Beta Blockers
A class of drug given for pain that acts on the mu and kappa receptors in the body. Adverse effects include respiratory depression, constipation, hypotension, urinary retention, and sedation.
A long acting Beta2-Agonist (LABA) is used for long-term treatment of asthma but contraindicated for people with tachydysrhythmias because of the potential for tachycardia, angina, and tremors.
Salmeterol
A powerful type of diuretic that works quickly but can cause hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity, dehydration, and hyperglycemia.
Loop Diuretics
A 1st generation antihistamine given for severe nausea. Can cause sedation, respiratory depression, and extravasation at the IV site.
Promethazine
A Cardiac Glycoside with a narrow therapeutic window. Toxicity can cause dysrhythmias, N/V, confusion, fatigue, vision changes
Digoxin
A 1st generation NSAID that should not be given to children. Its adverse effects include GI discomfort and ulcers, bleeding, and toxicity.
Aspirin
A type of respiratory medications that suppress the immune system to prevent inflammation and can cause candidiasis in the mouth, bone loss, GI upset, hyperglycemia, and fluid retention.
Corticosteroids
A type of antilipemic medication that decreases production of LDL and should not be used with alcohol. Can cause liver damage, muscle pain, and neuropathy.
Statins
A mucolytic given by inhalation for patients with large amounts of thick secretions. Can cause bronchospasm and hepatotoxicity.
Acetylcysteine
An Adrenergic agonist (inotrope) medication that is a powerful vasopressor in high doses used for shock and heart failure and should always be titrated on a pump. It can cause hypertension, tachycardia, angina, dysrhythmias, and necrosis.
Dopamine
An opioid antagonist that has no effect without opioids in the body. It can cause tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, and pain.
Naloxone
The class of respiratory drugs that Ipratropium belongs to. Can cause classic symptoms of dry mouth, hoarseness, and urinary retention.
Anticholinergics
A mild diuretic that lowers BP and spares potassium. Can cause hyperkalemia and hormone changes in men/women.
Spironolactone
A class of drugs used to reduce inflammation of the nasal membranes. Can cause CNS stimulation, agitation, nervousness, insomnia, and vasoconstriction.
Decongestants
Potassium Channel Blocker used in ACLS and to convert tachy-arrhythmias. Can lead to pulmonary toxicity, bradycardia, visual disturbances, liver and thyroid dysfunction.
Amiodarone
This type of medication works in the Central Nervous System to decrease muscle spasticity. These medications can cause drowsiness, weakness, hypotension, and physical dependence.
Centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxers.
A methylxanthine not used very often because of its risk for toxicity as indicated by GI distress, restlessness, dysrhythmias, and seizures.
Theophylline
A potent vasodilator that can be used for acute or preventative purposes comes as a pill, patch, or paste. Can cause hypotension, headache, rapid tolerance.
Nitroglycerine
An expectorant used to thin secretions that should be taken with a full glass of water. It can cause GI upset and drowsiness.
Guaifenesin
An anti-arhythmic with a half life of 10-15 seconds. It is given to convert SVT into a slower, more stable rhythm. Any adverse effects last less than a minute.
Adenosine
A partial opioid agonist with less chance of respiratory depression as Opioids but can still cause dizziness, sedation, constipation, HA, and urinary retention.
Tramadol
A leukotriene modifier that reduces inflammation and bronchoconstriction and can cause liver injury, depression, and suicidal ideation.
Zafirlukast
An antihypertensive medication that works in the brainstem and has CNS effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth.
Clonidine