Paramedic Pharmacology

Classes, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and special notes on Paramedic scope of drugs

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Acetaminophen -Class
Analgesic, Antipyretic
Acetylcysteine -Class
Mucolytic
ASA -Class
NSAID, Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, anticoagulant
Activated Charcoal -Class
Gastrointestinal Adsorbent
Adenosine -Class
Antidysrhythmic
Adenosine -Side effects
Facial flushing, HA, CP, dyspnea, lightheadedness, nausea, bronchospasm in asthmatic pts
Albuterol -Class
Sympathomimetic, B2 selective adrenergic bronchodilator
Albuterol -Drug interactions
MAOIs= hypertensive crisis
Aminophylline -Class
Xanthine bronchodilator
Aminophylline -Side effects
N/V, SZ, VF, and circulatory collapse
Amiodarone -Class
Antidysrhythmic
Amiodarone -Contraindications
None if pt is in arrest, Heart blocks, CHF
Atropine -Class
Anticholinergic
Antibiotics and other anti-infective agents -Scope
All in scope for monitoring during inter-facility transport
Beta Blockers -Indications
Hypertension, Angina pectoris, prevention of MI