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West Coast University
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NURS 180 | Pharmacology
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2022
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HEPARIN HYDRALAZINE HYDROCORTISONE Name/Class: HEPARIN (Heparin)/Anticoagulant Description: Heparin is a rapid-onset anticoagulant, enhancing the effects of antithrombin III and blocking the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin. Indications: To prevent thrombus formation in acute MI. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity; active bleeding or bleeding tendencies; recent eye, brain, or spinal surgery; shock. Precautions: Alcoholism, elderly, allergies, indwelling catheters, elderly, menstruation, pregnancy, or cerebral embolism. Dosage/Route: 5,000 units IV, then 20,000 to 40,000 units over 24 hours. Name/Class: HYDRALAZINE (Apresoline)/Antihypertensive Description: Hydralazine reduces blood pressure by arterial vasodilation, increasing cardiac output and renal and cerebral blood flow. Indications: Hypertensive crisis and preeclampsia. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, coronary artery or mitral valve disease, AMI, tachydysrhythmias. Precautions: CVA, renal impairment, and MAO inhibitor use. Dosage/Route: 20 to 40 mg IV/IM repeated in 4 to 6 hours. Ped: 0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg/day IV/IM. Name/Class: HYDROCORTISONE (Solu-Cortef)/Steroid Description: Hydrocortisone is a short-acting synthetic steroid that inhibits histamine formation, storage, and release from mast cells, reducing allergic response. Indications: Inflammation during allergic reactions, severe anaphylaxis, asthma, and COPD. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to glucocorticoids. Precautions: Limited precautions in acute care. Dosage/Route: 40 to 250 mg IV/IM. Ped: 4 to 8 mg/kg/day IV/IM.