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Generic Name: Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
Brand Name: Gelfoam/Surgifoam |
Classification: Hemostatic
Drug Usage: control capillary bleeding during surgery or packing of the ear after surgery, normally self absorbed within 4 to 6 weeks. Route of Transmission: In the Ear Storage Room Temperature: Room Temperature Antagonists: None |
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Generic Name: Acetic Acid Otic
Brand Name: Acetic Acid |
Classification: Ear Solution
Drug Usage: Otitis Externa, Bacterial/Fungal Infections Route of Administration: Two drops in ears BID Storage Room Temperature: RoomTemperature keep away from heat and moisture Antagonists: Suprofen |
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Generic Name:Acetylcholine Chloride
Brand Name: Michol |
Classification: Solution
Drug Usage: Nerve impulse transmission Route of Transmission: Topical Ocular Instillation Storage Room Temperature: Store at 4 – 25 Celsius (39-77) Fahrenheit Antagonists: Atropine Sulfate and Epinephrine |
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Generic Name:Acetylsalicylic Acid
Brand Name: Aspirin |
Classification: Salicylate
Drug Usage: Pain Reliever, anti-inflammatory Route of Transmission: Oral 50 to 100mg daily Storage Room Temperature: Room Temperature in tightly closed containers Antagonists: Caffiene, antacids |
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Generic Name:Aminophylline
Brand Name:Phyllocontin, Truphyllin |
Classification: Xanthines
Drug Usage: Route of Transmission: Storage Room Temperature: Antagonists: Regadenoson, Dipyridamole, Adenosine |
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Generic Name: Aromatic Ammonia Spirit
Brand Name: Smelling Salt |
Classification: Ammonia
Drug Usage: Inhalant Route of Transmission: Nasal/Route Inhalation Storage Room Temperature: Room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light Antagonists: Acids, halogens, sodium hydroxen |
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Generic Name: Atracurium Besylate
Brand Name: Tracrium |
Classification: Neuromuscular blocking drugs
Drug Usage: Muscle twitching, Route of transmission: 0.4 to 0.5 mg/kg intravenous bolus injection Storage Room Temperature: Refrigerate 2 to 8 Celsius. Do not freeze. Antagonists: Neostigmine, Edrophoniun, Pyridostigmine |
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Generic Name: Atropine Sulfate
Brand name: Isopto Atropine |
Drug Usage: Treat eye conditions (e.g. uveitis)
Classification: Isotonic Solution/Anticholinergics Route of Transmission: 2 to 4 drops daily into eye pouch Storage Room Temperature: store between 46 to 80 degrees F Antagonists: None |
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Generic Name: Bacitracin
Brand Name: Baciguent |
Classification: Antibiotic
Drug Usage: Treat skin infections (bacterial) Route of Transmission: apply to skin 1 to 3 times a day Storage Room Temperature: Store room temperature between 59-86 degrees F Antagonists: Pyrophosphate |
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Brand Name:Balanced Salt Solution
Generic Name: Opthalmic Irrigation |
Drug Usage: Eye Irrigation
Classification: Opthalmic lubricants and irrigations Route of Transmission: Use as Directed Storage Room Temperature: 36 to 77 degrees F Antagonists: None |
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Generic Name: Brilliant Green Dye
Brand Name: Triple Dye |
Drug Usage: Prevent infections
Classification: Topical anti-infectives Route of Transmission: Umbilical area Antiseptic Storage Room Temperature: 58-86 degrees F Antagonists: None |
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Generic Name: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection
Brand Name: Marcaine |
Classification: Local Anesthetic Injection
Drug Usage: Nerve Block , Muscular Relaxation Route of Transmission: Infiltration, spinal, peripheral, or sympathetic nerve block Storage Room Temperature: Controlled room temperature, avoid freezing. Antagonists: Morphine |
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Generic Name:Calcium Chloride
Brand Name: None |
Classification: Minerals and Electrolytes/Injection
Drug Usage: Treatment of Hypocalcemic Tetany (abnormal low levels of calcium in body that causes spasms) Route of Transmission: Intravenously 5 to 10 ml (depending on condition being treated) Storage Room Temperature: 59-86 degrees F Antagonists: Calcium Channel Blockers and Blocker Toxicities |
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Generic Name: Calcium Gluconate
Brand Name: Calgonate |
Classification: Mineral and Electrolytes
Drug Usage: Prevent and Treat Calcium Deficiencies Route of Transmission: Oral 1200mg PO divided 8-12hr 1 to 2 hrs after meals. Storage Room Temperature: Room Temperature away from light and moisture Antagonists: Calcium Channel Blockers |
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Generic Name: Cefazolin Sodium
Brand Name: Ancef |
Classification: Antibiotic
Drug Usage: Bacterial infections (septicemia, respiratory) Route of Transmission: Injection 500mg to 1 gram every 6 to 8 hrs Storage Room Temperature: Cefazolin is stable for 24hrs at room temp, 10 days if refrigerated at 41 degrees F or 5 degrees celsius Antagonists: Penicillin |
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Generic Name: Cephalexin
Brand Name: Keflex |
Classification: Antibiotic
Drug Usage: Treat or prevent Infections caused by Bacteria (pneumonia, bone, ear and skin) Route of Transmission: Oral tablet or suspension 250 to 500mg every six hrs Storage Room Temperature: Room Temperature away from light and water Antagonists: Ceftazidime, cephalosporins |
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Generic Name: Chymotrypsin
Brand Name: Alfapsin D |
Drug Usage: Reduces swelling and inflammation
Classification: Digestive enzyme Route of Transmission: Oral or Injection Storage Room Temperature: Stored up to one week at 4 degrees C Antagonists: Insulin and Insulin Receptors |
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Generic Name: Cimetidine
Brand Name: Tagamet |
Classification: Histamines H2
Drug Usage: Ulcers, GERD Route of Transmission: Oral 400mg to 800mg at bedtime for 4-8 weeks or it could be taken 4 times daily with meals. Storage Room Temperature: Store between 15 and 30 degrees C or 59 to 86 degrees F Antagonists: Anti-Histamines |
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Generic Name: Cocaine Hydrochloride
Brand Name: Cocaine |
Classification: Anesthetic Local/Solution or Paste form
Drug Usage: Lining of the mouth, nose, or throat (numbness) Route of Transmission: Topical Storage Room Temperature: 20 to 25 degrees C or 68 to 77 degrees F, avoid freezing Antagonists: Diazepam, Barbiturates |
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Generic Name: Codeine Phosphate
Brand Name: None |
Classification: Analgesics, Narcotic ,Antitussives
Drug Usage: Pain Reliever Route of Transmission: Oral tablets or Syrup 30mg and 60mg every four to six hours. Storage Room Temperature: Keep in cool dry place temp below 30 degrees C away from light Antagonists: Pentazocine-acetaminophen |
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Generic Name: Cyclogyl
Brand Name: Cyclopentolate |
Classification: Opthalmic Solution/Mydriatics Cycloplegics
Drug Usage: Used to Dilate or Enlarge Pupil Route of Transmission: 1 to 2 drops 0.5%, 1% or 2% solution in the eye Storage Room Temperature: Store at 8 to 27 degrees C or 46 -80 degrees, away from heat and light do not freeze Antagonists: Muscarinic |
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Generic Name: Dantrolene Sodium
Brand Name: Dantrium |
Classification: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
Drug Usage: Control of spasticity due to spinal cord injury, stroke or cerebral palsy, restoring normal levels of calcium in the body Route of Transmission: Oral Capsules 25 ,50 and 100mg daily or Injection Storage Room Temperature: Capsules at room temperature, injection stored at temperature less than 30 degrees C Antagonists: Caffeine, Adrenaline, Quazodine. |
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Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Brand Name: Decadron |
Classification: Corticosteroid
Drug Usage: Treats inflammatory conditions Route of Transmission: Oral 0.75 to 9mg daily Storage Room Temperature: Stored at 20 to 25 degrees C or 68 to 77 degrees F Antagonists: 5-Hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor |
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Generic Name: Dextrose with Sodium Chloride
Brand Name: Thermotabs, buffered Salt |
Classification: Minerals and Electrolytes/Solution
Drug Usage: Electrolyte and Fluid Replenishment Route of Transmission: Injection 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride Storage Room Temperature: Stored at Room Temperature Antagonists: Ceftriaxone, Lactated Ringers |
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Generic Name: Dextrose 5% in water
Brand Name: None |
Classification: Isotonic/Hypotonic Solution
Drug Usage: Maintenance of Fluid and Electrolyte/Rehydration Route of Transmission: Intravenous 5% Dextrose 100ml water Storage room Temperature: Store at Room Temperature away from moisture and heat Antagonists: Beta Blocker Drugs |
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Generic Name: Tropicamide
Brand Name: Mydriacyl, Opticyl |
Drug Usage: Use to widen or dilate pupils/ treat swelling in different parts of the eye
Route of Transmission: Instill 1 or 2 drops of 0.5% solution into eyes Storage Room Temperature: Between 68 to 77 degrees F , 20 -25 degrees C Antagonists: Muscarinic Receptor |
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Generic Name: Tubocurarine Chloride
Brand Name: Tubarine |
Classification: Neuromuscular blocking drug
Drug Usage: Muscle Relaxant Route of Transmission: Intravenous 6-9mg followed by 3-4.5mg in 3-5min if neccesary Storage Room Temperature: Store at room temperature Antagonists: Nicotine acetylcholine receptor |
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Generic Name: Vasopressin
Brand Name: Pitressin |
Classification: Antidiurectic
Drug Usage: Treatment Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus, Route of Transmission: Intramuscularly or subcutaneously 5units to 10 units 2 to 4 times daily Storage Room Temperature: Store at controlled room temperature 15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F) Antagonists: V1a Relcovaptan, V2 Tolvaptan |
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Generic Name: Vecuronium Bromide
Brand Name: Norcuron |
Classification: Non-depolarizing blocking agent
Drug Usage: Muscle Relaxant Route of Transmission: Injection dosage calculated based on ideal body weight Storage Room Temperature: 15 to 30 degrees C Antagonists: Edrophonium |
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Generic Name: Warfarin Sodium
Brand Name: Coumadin |
Drug Usage: Prevention of thrombosis
Classification: Anticoagulant Route of Transmission: Oral or Injection 1 to 10mg tabs/2.7ml of sterile water with 5mg total solution Storage Room Temperature: Store at room temperature for tabs/ 20 to 24 degrees C for injection Antagonists: Vitamin K |
