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GENERIC NAME Droperidol TRADE NAME Inapsine DESCRIPTION Droperidol (Inapsine) is a potent antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used for nausea, vomiting, and chemical restraint in agitated or violent patients. HOW SUPPLIED Intramuscular injection sol...

GENERIC NAME Epinephrine 1:1,000 and Epinephrine 1:10,000 TRADE NAME None DESCRIPTION Epinephrine is a naturally occurring potent stimulant with rapid onset of action. Its effects usually occur within seconds and are typically of short duration. HOW SUPP...

GENERIC NAME Fentanyl Citrate TRADE NAME Fentanyl DESCRIPTION Fentanyl is a potent narcotic analgesic used for pain management. It acts quickly and has a short duration of action, making it suitable for trauma patients experiencing pain. HOW SUPPLIED Pr...

GENERIC NAME Glucagon Hydrochloride TRADE NAME None DESCRIPTION Glucagon is used to increase blood glucose levels, particularly in cases where an IV line cannot be immediately established. Intramuscular (IM) administration results in a quicker onset than ...

GENERIC NAME Glucose TRADE NAME Glutose, Insta-Glucose DESCRIPTION Oral glucose is used to provide supplemental glucose in cases of hypoglycemia. It is administered when the patient is conscious and able to swallow. HOW SUPPLIED Tube: 15 gm INDICATIONS...

GENERIC NAME Ipratropium TRADE NAME Atrovent DESCRIPTION Ipratropium is an anticholinergic bronchodilator chemically related to Atropine. It is a parasympatholytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory emergencies. Ipratropium causes bronchodilation ...

GENERIC NAME Labetalol TRADE NAME Trandate DESCRIPTION Labetalol is a selective Alpha and Beta-Blocker used to manage hypertensive emergencies. It lowers blood pressure by decreasing systemic vascular resistance without significantly affecting stroke volu...

GENERIC NAME Magnesium Sulfate TRADE NAME None DESCRIPTION Magnesium Sulfate is used to decrease seizure activity in eclampsia and to terminate certain ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsades de Pointes. HOW SUPPLIED Vial: 50% solution in 10 mL (5 g...

GENERIC NAME Lidocaine TRADE NAME Xylocaine DESCRIPTION Lidocaine is an antiarrhythmic and local anesthetic that also helps reduce intracranial and intraocular pressures. It is commonly used for its effects on the heart's electrical conduction system and ...

GENERIC NAME Methylprednisolone TRADE NAME Solu-Medrol DESCRIPTION Methylprednisolone is an anti-inflammatory agent used to manage severe bronchoconstriction and other inflammatory conditions. It suppresses the immune response, particularly in allergic re...

GENERIC NAME Midazolam TRADE NAME Versed DESCRIPTION Midazolam is a short-acting, water-soluble benzodiazepine that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), producing sedation and decreased responsiveness to commands. HOW SUPPLIED 1 mg/ml (5 ml vial)...

GENERIC NAME Morphine Sulfate TRADE NAME Morphine DESCRIPTION Morphine Sulfate is an opioid pain reliever used to manage moderate to severe pain. It acts as a central nervous system depressant, providing both analgesia and sedation. HOW SUPPLIED Ampule ...

GENERIC NAME Naloxone Hydrochloride TRADE NAME Narcan DESCRIPTION Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of narcotic overdose, including respiratory depression caused by both natural and synthetic narcotic analgesics. HOW SUPPLIED Prefilled syringe: 2 ...

GENERIC NAME Nitroglycerin TRADE NAME Nitrostat DESCRIPTION Nitroglycerin is a potent smooth muscle relaxant used primarily in the treatment of angina pectoris. It causes vasodilation, reducing cardiac workload and increasing coronary blood flow. HOW SUP...

GENERIC NAME Ondansetron TRADE NAME Zofran DESCRIPTION Ondansetron (Zofran) is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is a serotonin receptor antagonist that effectively blocks the vomiting reflex. The duration of action is approximately 8 hours....

GENERIC NAME Sodium Bicarbonate TRADE NAME None DESCRIPTION Sodium bicarbonate is a salt that provides bicarbonate ions to buffer metabolic acidosis. It is used in several emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest, hyperkalemia, and tricyclic antidepre...

GENERIC NAME Terbutaline TRADE NAME Brethine DESCRIPTION Terbutaline (Brethine) is a short-acting, selective beta-2 agonist that is used for the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in both adult and pediatric patients. It is effective for managing br...

GENERIC NAME Tranexamic Acid (TXA) TRADE NAME Cyclokapron, Lysteda DESCRIPTION Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that helps promote clot formation by preventing the breakdown of fibrin clots. It is used in cases of massive hemorrhage, par...

THIS POLICY APPLIES TO: Any patient where intravenous (IV) or intraosseous (IO) access is indicated, such as significant trauma, emergent or potentially emergent medical conditions. Recommended for all critical care patients. RECOGNIZE: IV access indicat...

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