Drug Study - Dopamine Hydrochloride

by: ishi21, RN
Dopastat, Intropin, Revimine

Action:
Naturally occurring neurotransmitter and immediate precursor of norepinephrine. Major cardiovascular effects produced by direct action on alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors and on specific dopaminergic receptors in mesenteric and renal vascular beds.
Classifications:
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENT; ALPHA- AND BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONIST (SYMPATHOMIMETIC)
Indication:
To correct hemodynamic imbalance in shock syndrome due to MI (cardiogenic shock), [...]

Drug Study - Epinephrine

by: JJ, RN
Action:
Naturally occurring catecholamine obtained from animal adrenal glands; also prepared synthetically. Acts directly on both alpha and beta receptors; the most potent activator of alpha receptors. Strengthens myocardial contraction; increases systolic but may decrease diastolic blood pressure; increases cardiac rate and cardiac output.
Classifications:
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENT; ALPHA- AND BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONIST; BRONCHODILATOR
Indication:
Temporary relief [...]

Drug Study - Diazepam

Action:
Psychotherapeutic agent related to chlordiazepoxide; reportedly superior in antianxiety and anticonvulsant activity, with somewhat shorter duration of action. Like chlordiazepoxide, it appears to act at both limbic and subcortical levels of CNS.
Classifications:
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENT; BENZODIAZEPINE ANTICONVULSANT; ANXIOLYTIC
Indication:
Drug of choice for status epilepticus. Management of anxiety disorders, for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, to [...]

Drug Study - Erythromycin

Action:
Macrolide antibiotic produced by a strain of Streptomyces erythreus. Bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depending on nature of organism and drug concentration used.
Classification:
ANTIINFECTIVE; MACROLIDE ANTIBIOTIC
Indication:
Pneumococcal pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae (primary atypical pneumonia), acute pelvic inflammatory disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in females sensitive to penicillin, infections caused by susceptible strains of staphylococci, streptococci, and certain strains of Haemophilus [...]

Drug Study - Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
It works by blocking the action of a substance in the body called cyclo-oxygenase. Cyclo-oxygenase is involved in the production of various chemicals in the body, some of which are known as prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are produced in response [...]

Drug Study - Prozinc Multivitamins

Indication:
Promotes normal biochemical reactions, strengthens the immune system, supports normal growth and development and helps prevent growth retardation in children and young adult.
Classification:
Multivitamins and minerals
Dosage:
Young adult and children 2.5 – 5 ml once daily.
Young children and infants 0.5 – 1 ml once daily.
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Drug Study - ATROPINE SULFATE

Acts by selectively blocking all muscarinic responses to acetylcholine (ACh), whether excitatory or inhibitory. Selective depression of CNS relieves rigidity and tremor of Parkinson’s syndrome. Antisecretory action (vagolytic effect) suppresses sweating, lacrimation, salivation, and secretions from nose, mouth, pharynx, and bronchi. Blocks vagal impulses to heart with resulting decrease in AV conduction time, increase in [...]

Drug Study - AMINOPHYLLINE

Aminophylline is a salt of theophylline with effects similar to those of other xanthines (e.g., caffeine and theobromine). Action is dependent on theophylline content (approximately 80%) and is measured as theophylline in the serum.
Classifications:
BRONCHODILATOR (RESPIRATORY SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANT); XANTHINE
Indication:
To prevent and relieve symptoms of acute bronchial asthma and treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis [...]

Drug Study (Paracetamol)

As pain and fever are common, no home should be without some paracetamol, particularly homes with children.
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