Emergency Drug Cards 18 | West Coast University

University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2022
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433

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2
Author:

Hallie Randolph

INSULIN IPECAC SYRUP IPRATROPIUM Name/Class: INSULIN (Regular Insulin, Humulin)/Hormone Description: Insulin is a naturally occurring protein that promotes the uptake of glucose by the cells. Indications: Hyperglycemia and diabetic coma. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity and hypoglycemia. Precautions: Dosage/Route: 5 to 10 units IV/IM/SC. Ped: 2 to 4 units IV/IM/SC. Name/Class: IPECAC SYRUP/Emetic Description: Ipecac syrup is a gastric irritant and acts on the emetic centers of the medulla to induce vomiting. Emesis usually occurs within 5 to 10 minutes. Indications: Poisoning and overdose. Contraindications: Reduced level of consciousness, corrosive ingestion, petroleum distillate ingestion, alkali ingestion, or antiemetic ingestion (especially phenothiazine). Precautions: Monitor the airway and have suction ready. Administer activated charcoal only after emesis. Caution with heart disease patients. Dosage/Route: 30 mL PO, followed by 1 to 2 glasses of water, repeat in 20 min as needed. Ped: 15 mL PO followed by 1 to 2 glasses of water, repeat in 20 min as needed. Name/Class: IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent)/Anticholinergic Description: Ipratropium is a bronchodilator used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies that causes bronchial dilation and dries respiratory tract secretions by blocking acetylcholine receptors. Indications: Bronchospasm associated with asthma, COPD, and inhaled irritants. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives, or as a primary treatment for acute bronchospasm. Precautions: Elderly, cardiovascular disease, or hypertension. Dosage/Route: 500 mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer or 2 sprays from a metered dose inhaler. Ped: 125 to 250 mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer, or 1 or 2 sprays of a metered dose inhaler.