2022

NOREPINEPHRINE

LevophedClassification:Adrenergic stimulator (sympathetic nervous system). VasopressorIndications:• Hypotension refractory to Dopamine• SBP < 70 mmHg and low peripheral resistanceActions:• Primarily alpha effects causing an increase in systemic vascular resistance through vasoconstrictionDosage:•…

CALCIUM

Calcium Chloride, CalciumGluconateIndications: (Should not be administered unless these conditions exist)• Hypocalcemia• Hyperkalemia• Calcium Channel Blocker or Magnesium overdoseActions:• Increased inotropic effect, increased automaticityDosage:• Calcium Chloride: 2 – 4mg/kg of…

DOPAMINE Classification: Adrenergic stimulator (sympathetic nervous system), inotrope, and chronotropeIndications:• Symptomatic hypotension (SBP 70 -100 mmHg with signs of shock)• Refractory bradycardia (administer 5-20mcg/min)Actions:• Beta effects (2 – 10mcg/kg/min): Primarily…

SODIUM BICARBONATE

NaHCO3 Classification:Alkalinizer, bufferIndications: • Metabolic acidosis from any cause (arrest, shock, renal failure, ketoacidosis)• Tricyclic antidepressant overdose• HyperkalemiaActions:• Increases pH, reverses acidosisDosage:• 1mEq/kg IV push, followed by 0.5mEq/kg every 10…

MAGNESIUM SULFATE

Classification:Antidysrhythmic (electrolyte) (Electrolyte, which has antidysrhythmic properties if ectopy is due to hypomagnesemia)Indications:• Refractory ventricular dysrhythmias, Torsades de Pointes, hypomagnesemiaActions:• Stabilizes tissue membranes (including myocardial cells), elevates Magnesium levelsDosage:• Refractory…