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Amiodarone Hydrochloride: Antiarrhythmic Agent
Amiodarone Hydrochloride: Antiarrhythmic Agent
Amiodarone Hydrochloride: Antiarrhythmic Agent
ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENT
ACTION: Slows conduction through the atrioventricular (AV) and sinoatrial (SA) nodes. Can
interrupt the reentry pathways through the AV node.
S/E: CV: Transient facial flushing, sweating, palpitations, chest pain, atrial fibrillation or flutter.
AMINOPHYLLINE
BRONCHODILATOR/XANTHINE
ACTION: Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, causing bronchodilation and increasing vital
capacity, which has been impaired by bronchospasm and air trapping; in higher concentrations, it
also inhibits the release of slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) and histamine.
USE: bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
COMMON INTERVENTION: Monitor for clinical signs of adverse effects, particularly if serum
theophylline levels are not available.
AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE
ANTIARRHYTHMIC/ ANTIANGINAL
ACTION: Acts directly on all cardiac tissues by prolonging duration of action potential and
refractory period without significantly affecting resting membrane potential
ASPIRIN
Antiplatelet
ACTION: Inhibition of platelet aggregation is attributable to the inhibition of platelet synthesis
of thromboxane A2, a potent vasoconstrictor and inducer of platelet aggregation.
USE: MI prophylaxis and fever
S/E: Respiratory alkalosis, hyperpnea, tachypnea, hemorrhage, excitement, confusion, asterixis,
pulmonary edema, seizures
COMMON INTERVENTION: Give drug with full glass of water to reduce risk of tablet or capsule lodging in
the esophagus
ATROPINE SULFATE
Anticholinergic
ACTION: Competitively blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic receptors
that mediate the effects of parasympathetic postganglionic impulses, depressing salivary and
bronchial secretions, dilating the bronchi, inhibiting vagal influences on the heart, relaxing the
GI and GU tracts, inhibiting gastric acid secretion (high doses), relaxing the pupil of the eye
(mydriatic effect), and preventing accommodation for near vision (cycloplegic effect); also
blocks the effects of acetylcholine in the CNS.
S/E: Dry mouth, altered taste perception, nausea, vomiting, dysphagia, heartburn, constipation,
bloated feeling, paralytic ileus, gastroesophageal reflux
Betahistine diHCl
ANTI VERTIGO
COMMON INTERVENTION:
BUDOSEINIDE
Corticosteroid
ACTION/EFFECT : Anti-inflammatory effect; local administration into nasal passages
maximizes beneficial effects on these tissues, while decreasing the likelihood of adverse effects
from systemic absorption.
BUMETANIDE
Loop diuretic
ACTION: Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the proximal and distal renal
tubules and the loop of Henle, leading to a naturalist diuresis.
USES: Edema associated with CHF, cirrhosis, renal disease
COMMON INTERVEMTION: single dose early in day so increased urination will not disturb
sleep.
BUDESONIDE
Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory effect; local administration into nasal passages maximizes beneficial effects
on these tissues, while decreasing the likelihood of adverse effects from systemic absorption.