…the initial dose should be reduced. Dosage and Dose Escalation To terminate tachycardia, adenosine is rapidly injected intravenously at initial doses of 6 to 12…

…Maximum infusion rate 25 mg/hour. Adverse effects Tachycardia. Flushing. Headache. Angina pectoris. Caution Heart failure. Angina pectoris (ischemic heart disease). Hydralazine doses and administration…

…and a longer interval for all opioids Obesity Dose according to effect, not according to total body weight Concomitant benzodiazepine A markedly increased risk of…

…in the presence of hyperkalaemic ECG changes or arrhythmia. 4. Shift potassium into the cells with insulin and glucose. Add high dose salbutamol in marked…

…level exceeding 4 mmol/l, commence an intravenous fluid resuscitation using a crystalloid solution at a dose of 30 ml/kg. Should fluid resuscitation fail…

…Overview of vasopressors and inotropes Vasoconstriction Vasodilatation Positive inotropy Phenylephrine Vasopressin Midodrine Noradrenaline Adrenaline, high dose Dopamine, high dose Adrenaline, low dose Dopamine, intermediate dose…

…is the first line treatment in high risk embolism, unless there is an absolute contraindication. The agent and dose are according to the local protocol…

…the recommended dose for extended treatment for patients who had a heart attack at least a year ago and are at high risk of a…

…Methotrexate: NSAIDs inhibit tubular secretion of methotrexate, increasing plasma levels and risk of toxicity. Avoid combination with high dose methotrexate. Digoxin and lithium: Acetylsalicylic acid…

…Overview of vasopressors and inotropes Inotropes and vasopressors. Table 1. Drug manual for inotropes and vasopressors Drug Indications Dose α1 effect β1 effect β2 effect…