A Summarized List of Common Medication and Their Information
Analgesia / Sedation
Diprivan (Propofol) – Sedation/anesthesia; CI: egg/soy allergy, hypotension; dilute in NS/D5W; best for rapid ICU sedation. Dose: Induction 1–2.5 mg/kg IV; infusion 5–50 mcg/kg/min
Piopam (likely Flunitrazepam) – Sedation/anxiolysis; CI: severe respiratory depression; usually undiluted IV push; best for pre-op sedation. Dose: 0.5–2 mg orally or IV
Diazepam (Valium) – Benzodiazepine sedative/muscle relaxant; CI: severe resp. depression, myasthenia gravis; no dilution for IV push; best for seizures/anxiety. Dose: 2–10 mg IV slowly
Midazolam (Versed) – Short-acting benzodiazepine sedative; CI: hypotension/shock; dilute in NS for infusion; best for short ICU sedation. Dose: 0.02–0.1 mg/kg IV bolus; infusion 0.02–0.1 mg/kg/h
Lorazepam (Ativan) – Benzodiazepine sedative/anxiolytic; CI: hypotension, narrow-angle glaucoma; no dilution for bolus; best for long-term sedation, seizure control. Dose: 1–4 mg IV every 2–6 h
Ketamine – Dissociative anesthetic analgesic; CI: hypertension, raised ICP; dilute in NS/D5W; best for pain and hemodynamic instability. Dose: 1–2 mg/kg IV bolus; infusion 0.1–0.5 mg/kg/h
Thiopental – Barbiturate induction agent; CI: porphyria, severe cardio/respiratory disease; dilute in NS; best for rapid anesthesia induction. Dose: 3–5 mg/kg IV bolus
Fentanyl – Potent opioid analgesic; CI: severe respiratory depression; dilute in NS; best for severe pain and anesthesia adjunct. Dose: 1–2 mcg/kg IV bolus; infusion 1–2 mcg/kg/h
Remifentanil – Ultra-short-acting opioid; CI: severe respiratory depression; dilute in NS/D5W; best for short procedures. Dose: Infusion 0.05–2 mcg/kg/min
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) – Analgesic/antipyretic; CI: severe liver disease; dilute in NS (IV); best for mild/moderate pain, fever. Dose: 1 g IV every 6–8 h (max 4 g/day)
Acupan (Nefopam) – Non-opioid analgesic; CI: seizure disorders, angle-closure glaucoma; dilute in NS; best for moderate pain without respiratory depression. Dose: 20 mg IV slowly (max 120 mg/day)
Muscle Relaxants / NMBA
Atracurium – Non-depolarizing NMBA; CI: allergy; dilute in NS; best for short-term paralysis. Dose: 0.4–0.5 mg/kg IV bolus
Azmeron (Rocuronium) – Non-depolarizing NMBA; CI: allergy; dilute in NS; best for rapid sequence intubation. Dose: 0.6–1.2 mg/kg IV bolus
Succhyline (Succinylcholine) – Depolarizing NMBA; CI: hyperkalemia, burns, neuromuscular disease; no dilution; best for rapid intubation. Dose: 1–1.5 mg/kg IV bolus
Antidotes
Neostigmine – NMBA reversal; CI: GI/GU obstruction; dilute in NS; best for reversing paralysis. Dose: 0.03–0.07 mg/kg IV
Sugammadex – NMBA reversal for rocuronium/vecuronium; CI: severe renal impairment; no dilution; best for rapid reversal. Dose: 2–16 mg/kg IV
Antibiotics
Ceftriaxone – Broad-spectrum cephalosporin; CI: severe penicillin allergy; reconstitute with sterile water; best for sepsis/pneumonia. Dose: 1–2 g IV daily, don't use with Ringer fluids
Steroids
Dexacure (Dexamethasone) – Potent corticosteroid; CI: systemic fungal infection; no dilution for bolus; best for cerebral edema/allergy. Dose: 4–10 mg IV bolus
Hydrocortisol (Hydrocortisone) – Corticosteroid; CI: systemic fungal infection; dilute in NS; best for adrenal insufficiency/shock. Dose: 100–200 mg IV every 6–8 h
Gastrointestinal and Antiemetics
Ondansetron ( Ondagin): 5-HT3 antagonist antiemetic; CI: QT prolongation; dilute in NS; best for nausea/vomiting. Dose: 4–8 mg IV slowly
Semotidine (Famotidine) – H2 blocker; CI: allergy; dilute in NS; best for stress ulcer prophylaxis. Dose: 20 mg IV every 12 h
Metocol (Metoclopramide) – Prokinetic, antiemetic; CI: GI obstruction, Parkinson’s; dilute in NS; best for nausea/gastroparesis. Dose: 10 mg IV every 8 h
Cardiovascular
Betaloc (Metoprolol): – β-blocker; CI: bradycardia, AV block; dilute in NS; best for rate control/hypertension. Dose: 2.5–5 mg IV every 2–5 min (max 15 mg)
Adrenex (Epinephrine) – Vasopressor; CI: none in emergencies; dilute in NS/D5W; best for cardiac arrest/shock. Dose: 1 mg IV every 3–5 min (arrest)
Ephikwal (Ephedrine) – Vasopressor; CI: hypertension, tachycardia; dilute in NS; best for anesthesia-induced hypotension. Dose: 5–10 mg IV bolus
Furosemide – Loop diuretic; CI: electrolyte depletion; dilute in NS; best for fluid overload/pulmonary edema. Dose: 20–40 mg IV bolus
Angeside (likely Enoxaparin) – Anticoagulant; CI: active bleeding, HIT; no dilution; best for DVT/PE prophylaxis. Dose: 40 mg SC daily
Respiratory
Aminophylline – Bronchodilator; CI: arrhythmias, seizure; dilute in D5W/NS; best for severe asthma/COPD. Dose: Loading 5–6 mg/kg IV over 20–30 min
Piotropin (likely Tiotropium or Ipratropium) – Bronchodilator; CI: allergy to atropine; inhaled; best for COPD/asthma maintenance. Dose: Tiotropium 18 mcg inhaled daily
