This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Alcohol (EtOH) Withdrawal
Folic acid (water soluble) |
prevent anemia |
Thiamine (water soluble) |
prevent Wernicke's (reversible) |
Magesium sulfate |
also given for anticunvulsant |
ICU Sedation ONLY |
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex) |
decrease agitation |
does not cause respiratory depression, bradycardia and hypotension |
Hypoglycemia |
glucose IV |
Stabilize VS |
-propanolol |
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-atenalol |
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-clonidine |
decrease BP, decrease pain |
Hallucinations/Psychosis |
haloperidol |
Benzos |
-lorazepam (Ativan) |
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-diazepam (Valium) |
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-chlordiazepoxide (Librum) |
Anticonvulsants |
-phenobarbital |
no antidote |
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-gabapentin |
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-carbamazepine (Tegretol) |
Alcohol Maintenance Medication (DNA)
disulfiram |
do not give during withdrawal |
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relapse prevention |
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alters metabolism of alcohol |
naltrexone |
suppress craving |
acamprcoate |
decreases abstinence symptoms |
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neuro protective |
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Opioid Withdrawal and Maintenance Medication
methadone |
long-acting opiate |
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can still abuse |
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increased risk of dependence |
buprenorphine |
partial opioid agonist |
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higher doses with less SE |
suboxone |
buprenorphine + naloxone |
clonidine |
anti HTN for VS managment |
antidote |
naloxone |
Stimulant Toxicity Medication
no antidote |
gastric lavage |
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activated charcoal |
Neuro |
Agitation/Seizures |
IV diazepam |
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IV lorazepam |
Hallucinations/Psychosis |
haloperidol |
Cardio |
Ventricular Dysrhythmias |
lidocaine |
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bretylium |
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procaniamide |
Reduce MI risk |
asprin |
HTN/Angina |
sodium nitroprusside |
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phentolamine |
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