…metabolite with a half life exceeding 80 hours, allowing for sustained hemodynamic effects for days after the infusion is discontinued. Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acts primarily as…

…Lathundar About this quick reference Treatment protocols differ between regions. Always follow the local protocol for exact infusion rates, electrolyte concentrations and level of care…

…s next focus of infection. Indications Infusion of vesicant solutions: vasopressors, concentrated potassium, cytotoxic drugs, parenteral nutrition. The need for several simultaneous, incompatible infusions. Haemodialysis…

…to the local protocol. Usually a bolus followed by repeated doses or an infusion Suspected adrenal crisis Give the corticosteroid immediately. Do not wait for…

…of drug, formulations and infusion rates may differ. Always follow the current hospital protocol and check the strength and the maximum infusion rate. Rapid overview…

…Hypertension and hypertensive emergency. Treatment of postoperative hypertension. Mechanism of action Ultra short acting calcium channel blocker (CCB). Half life: 5 minutes. Rapidly inactivated by…

…control supraventricular tachycardia (rate control). • Esmolol may be used to reduce myocardial ischemia in the CCU or ICU. Time to onset of action 1 minute…

…minutes Delivery IV Dose Initial infusion dose: 0.1 μg/kg/minute iv. Titrated at 15 minutes intervals. Maximum infusion dose: 1.6 μ…

…20 min to desired blood pressure. Maximum infusion rate 5 mg/hour. • Antihypertensive treatment : Start infusion at 5 mg/hour. Increase by 2.5 mg…

…guide the choice of agent. Calcium channel blockers (CCB) Clevidipine Drug Clevidipine Brand names Cleviprex ® Indications Hypertension and hypertensive emergency. Treatment of postoperative hypertension…