Pharmacology - Alberta College of Paramedics

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Generic Name: DimenhydrinateTrade Name: Gravol, DramamineClassification: antihistamine, anticholinergic, antiemetic, antivertigoSupplied: 50 mg/ml ampuleActions (Pharmacodynamics):• antiemetic, antivertigo: inhibits nausea and vomiting by centrally depressing sensitivity to the labyrinthapparatus that relays stimuli to the chemoreceptor trigger zone and stimulates the vomiting center of thebrainIndications:• Nausea, vomitingDosage:Adult: 25 – 50 mg slow IVP50 – 10 mg IM*Note: IV dose must be diluted with NS to 10 mlPediatric: 1 mg/kg IM or slow IVP (diluted)2 – 5 years do not exceed 25 mg6 – 12 years do not exceed 50 mgRoute: IV, IMContraindications:• Hypersensitivity (contains benzyl alcohol)• Seizures• Any condition which may be worsened by anti-cholinergic effectsSide Effect: Can cause sedation, dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retentionEMT Pharmacology 61
Generic Name: Glucose (oral)Trade Name: Insta-glucose, Monogel, GlutoseClassification: glucoseSupplied: 25 g/tubeActions (Pharmacodynamics):• A monosaccharide that is given orally and is readily absorbed in the intestineIndications:• Hypoglycemia in patients who are alert, are able to follow commands & can swallowDosage:Adult: 25 g orally (may repeat in 10 minutes if necessary)(Administer the entire contents of tube (25 g) slowly and intermittently while patient swallows)Route: OralContraindications:• Any patient who is not alert• Any patient unable to follow commands• Any patient who lacks a gag reflex• HyperglycemiaPrecautions:• May cause nausea or the patient may gag when administeredNote:• Oral glucose is not absorbed sublingually or buccallyEMT Pharmacology 62
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Acknowledgements & General Informat
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Module Creation and ResearchPortage
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EMT - Pharmacology CompetenciesThis
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G-3-6G-3-7Administer medication:•
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