Lets play the drug of choice game

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Name a disease and then name the drug that's mostly commonly associated with that disease or condition. Here's mine: Erythromicin is seen with chlamydia and syphilis. Anybody else got anything?

Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Avonex for Multiple Sclerosis.

(I got a MS med question on the NCLEX. :yes: )

Amantadine for Parkinson's

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JustBeachyNurse said:
I have a special interest in pharmacology, especially off label use in pediatrics.

You should like this one, or maybe you know about this one.

Avastin for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). ROP is a complication of prematurity where the retinal vessels grow tortuously and can eventually cause retinal detachment & blindness. Avastin is a angiogenesis inhibitor usually used for cancer therapy to starve the tumors by inhibiting the vessels that feed them.

Avastin is investigational for ROP and it involves injecting into the intravitrial fluid. It works remarkably well though and doesn't limit the infant's vision like the laser procedures that was the only available treatment before.

So, I guess it's the only drug of choice for ROP, as there is only one other treatment and it's surgical.

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Hypertension is typically treated with = diuretics, ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (ARBs), Beta-Blockers, DHP Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs).

Diuretics = hydrochlorothiazide

ACE Inhibitors = lisinopril

Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers = losartan

Beta Blockers = propranolol

Dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) = amlodipine

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I love how you guys are explaining these meds and different conditions. This is like Pharmacology 101 or pharmacology made simple. You guys rock! Keep them coming we're learning so much here. Thanks!

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Keppra (Levitracatem)

Used for seizure prevention

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Here are a few antidotes:

Narcotics – naloxone (Narcan)

Coumadin – Vitamin K

Heparin – protamine sulfate

Acetaminophen – mucomyst

Magnesium sulfate – Calcium Gluconate

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CantDecideUsername said:
Keppra (Levitracatem)

Used for seizure prevention

Dilantin for seizures too.

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Sensipar- for severe hyperparathyroidism, secondary to ESRD.

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JustBeachyNurse said:

........Demerol is rarely used and often not stocked in many units due to risks outweighing benefits.....

I remember the old days when we gave demerol often- in big painful I'm shots. Ugh.

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amoLucia said:
Dilantin for seizures too.

Ahh, dilantin. What's really important to remember when administering dilantin ivp?

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Anna S, RN said:
I remember the old days when we gave demerol often- in big painful I'm shots. Ugh.

Along with a 2nd shot of vistaril.....

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Fluoxetine is used for depression ..if the dose is greater than 20 mg it should be given in 2 seperate doses not 1 dose.

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