What are the Bills? HR 1602 – view the bill HERE S. 864 – view the bill HERE How Can You Get “Involved”? Listen to this podcast episode here with Senator O’Donnell It’s really as simple as: Google “who is my congressman” Call the number Tell them to support the two bills above There is […]

Generic Name epinephrine Trade Name Adrenalin, EpiPen Indication asthma and COPD exacerbations, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, anesthesia adjunct Action Affects both beta1 and beta2 also has alpha agonist properties resulting in bronchodilation and  increases in HR and BP. Inhibits hypersensitivity reactions. Therapeutic Class antiasthmatic, bronchodilator, vasopressor Pharmacologic Class adrenergic agonist Nursing Considerations Side effects of […]

Generic Name dobutamine Trade Name Dobutrex Indication short term management of heart failure Action Dobutamine has a positive inotropic effect (increases cardiac output) with very little effect on heart rate.  Stimulates Beta1 receptors in the heart. Therapeutic Class inotropic Pharmacologic … Continued

Divalproex (Depakote): antiseizure

Diphenoxylate/Atropine (Lomotil): antidiarrheal

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): antihistamine