Digoxin:What is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
Digoxin:What is it for: makes heart stronger beatingWhat does it do: works with AV/SA nodes to slow rate of beats but increase strengthTheraputic value: .8-2.0Toxic value: >2.5Look out for: too low potatssium, bradicardia, keep patient away from antacids and laxitivesANTIDOTE: digibind
HeparinWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
HeparinWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
StatinsWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
StatinsWhat is it for: lowers colesterolWhat does it do: inhibits HMG-Coa in liverTheraputic value: not estedLook out for: monitor cholesterol and liver enzyme levels, assess for muscle pain and weakness, monitor dig toxiity if used together
DobutamineWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
DobutamineWhat is it for: strengthens heart contractionWhat does it do strengthens heart contractionLook out for: deminishing returns, brady cardia
BETA BLOCKERS
-the olol classdecrease automaticity and condution through AV node, reduce HR. Slow tachy cardia.Watch for breathing problems for people with asthems, COPD, or other lung problems
Calcium channel blockersWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
-amils (verapamil, diltiazem)What is it for: decrease AV node conductionWhat does it do: slow HR
ACE inhibitorsWhat is it for:What does it do:Theraputic valueToxic value:Look out for:
--prils
Diuretics
Either potassium sparing (Aldactone) or patassium depleting (LASIX) Watch for hypokalemiaBoth may cause orthostatic hypotension
Name 2 broncho dialators and what do they do
epinepherine and aminophyllineThey open bronchioles when inhaled
What other drug class helps treat COPD and other lung problems?
Corticosteroids
Morphine:how is it used; why is it a double edged sword
Morphine helps ease breathing, lower anxiety and painMay suppress respiration too much, causes constipation
Alpha blockers
-ozinsRelaxes muscles and opens small blood vesselsLower BP and help with urine flow
Dopamine
What is it for: treats hypotension, poor perfusion, and low cardiac outputMust be diluted, Do NOT add DOPAMINE Injection to Sodium Bicarbonate or other alkaline intravenous solutions, since the drug is inactivated in alkaline solution.