EMERGENCY CART MEDICINES DRUGS NAME INDICATION/USES Amiodarone 150mg ampule - an antiarrhythmic medicine that is used to maintain normal heartbeats in patients with serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Activated charcoal is indicated for primary elimination of the toxin in moderate to severe cases of poisoning. Aspirin 80mg tablet used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in conditions such as arthritis. Atropine sulfate 1mg/ml ampule As a preoperative medication for the reduction of salivary and bronchial secretions. During cardiopulmonary resuscitation to treat sinus bradycardia or asystole. Calcium gluconate 10mg ampule used to treat conditions arising from calcium deficiencies such as hypocalcemic tetany, hypocalcemia related to hypoparathyrodism and hypocalcemia due to rapid growth or pregnancy. D5water 50mg 50ml vial is indicated in the treatment of insulin hypoglycemia Diazepam 10mg /2ml ampule used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. It is also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures. This medication works by calming the brain and nerves. Digoxin 0.5mg ampule indicated in the management of certain supraventricular arrhythmias, particularly chronic atrial fibrillation and flutter, where its major beneficial effect is to reduce the ventricular rate. Diphenyhydramine HCL 50mg/AMP used to relieve red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. Diphenhydramine is also used to relieve cough caused by minor throat or airway irritation. Dobutamine 250mg/20 ml/Vial indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of adults with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures. Dopamine HCL 20MG/Vial used to treat shock and low blood pressure caused by heart attack, trauma, infections or surgery Epinephrine HCL 1mg/ AMP used to provide rapid relief of hypersensitivity reactions to allergies or to idiopathic or exerciseinduced anaphylaxis. Furosemide 20mg/2ml AMP It's used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and edema (a build up of fluid in the body). It's also sometimes used to help you pee when your kidneys aren't working properly. Haloperidol 50mg/ AMP used for long-term treatment of a certain mental/mood disorder (schizophrenia). Hydrocortisone 250mg/vial It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such as blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands. Hyoscine 20mg/ Vial indicated in acute spasm, as in renal or biliary colic, in radiology for differential diagnosis of obstruction and to reduce spasm and pain in pyelography, and in other diagnostic procedures where spasm may be a problem, e.g. gastroduodenal endoscopy. Isosorbide dinitrate 5mg/ sublingual tablet Used to treat an angina attack that has already begun. Isosorbide dinitrate is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump. Lidocaine 5% soln vial 1g/AMP Lidocaine is used to temporarily numb and relieve pain from minor burns (including sunburn), skin abrasions, insect bites, and other painful conditions affecting mucous membranes. Magnesium sulfate 1g/AMP Magnesium sulfate is used to treat hypomagnesemia (low levels of magnesium in your blood). It is also used to prevent seizures in pregnant women with conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy Mefenamic 500mg/tab Mefenamic acid is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Mefenamic acid is also used to treat painful conditions such as arthritis, pain associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, and pain after surgical operations. Methylprednisolone 4mg/tab It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. Metoclopramide 10mg/amp For the treatment of idiopathic or postsurgical gastroparesis† or diabetic gastroparesis. Morphine Sulfate 10mg/amp The symptomatic relief of severe pain; relief of dyspnoea of left ventricular failure and pulmonary oedema; pre-operative use. Morphine Sulfate may also be used as an analgesic adjunct in general anaesthesia. Norepinephrine 2mg/amp It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Norepinephrine is often used during CPR (cardio- pulmonary resuscitation ORS Sachet For the treatment of diarrhoea and fluid loss due to diarrhoea in infants, children and adults. Paracetamol 300mg/amp Short term treatment of moderate pain particularly following surgery and fever. Phenobarbital 30mg/tab For tonic clonic (grand mal) and partial (focal) seizures. Potassium Chloride 20meq/10mL/vial Source of potassium and cloride ions. Salbutamol + ipratropium Nebule (2.5mg/0.5mg)/3mL Used to to prevent bronchospasm in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including bronchitis and emphysema. Salbutamol Nebule 1.25mg/3mL Used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It is also used to prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise. Sodium Bicarbonate 50meq/amp Indicated in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, treatment of certain drug intoxications, also indicated in severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate. Tramadol 50mg/cap For moderate to severe acute and chronic pain, painful diagnostic procedures and surgery. Verapamil 5mg/2ml- Indications include angina (chronic stable, vasospastic or Prinzmetal variant), unstable angina (crescendo, preinfarction), hypertension as add-on therapy, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) prophylaxis, and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Mannitol 20% SOL’N 500ml/vial Indicated for the promotion of diuresis, in the prevention and/or treatment of the oliguric phase of acute renal failure before irreversible renal failure becomes established; The reduction of intracranial pressure and treatment of cerebral edema by reducing brain mass Clonidine 75mg An antihypertensive drug that lowers blood pressure and heart rate by relaxing the arteries and increasing the blood supply to the heart; it has other FDA-approved indications, treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children Captopril 25mg Indicated in clinically stable patients with asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction , following myocardial infarction to improve survival, delay the onset of symptomatic heart failure, reduce hospitalizations for heart failure. Dexamethasone 4mg/ml Allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system, ophthalmic diseases Hydralazine 20mg/ml Indicated alone or adjunct to standard therapy to treat essential hypertension. A combination product with isosorbide dinitrate is indicated as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of heart failure. Hydralazine interferes with calcium transport to relax arteriolar smooth muscle and lower blood pressure Tranexamic acid 500mg/5ml Indicated for the treatment of hereditary angioedema, cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding in premenopausal females and other instances of significant bleeding in the context of hyperfibrinolysis.
