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Greenville County Emergency Medical Services
Drugs and doses45
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Albuterol-Ipratropium, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Gluconate, Cefepime, Ceftriaxone10
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | peds | 15 mg/kg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 111, 168 · source |
Adenosine
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 168 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 168 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 168 · source |
| Other | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 168 · source |
Albuterol-Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 3.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 95, 96, 171 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 3.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 95, 96, 171 · source |
| COPD | adult | 3.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 95, 96, 171 · source |
| COPD | peds | 3.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 95, 96, 171 · source |
Amiodarone
Aspirin
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 106, 169 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 106, 169 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | adult | 1–2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 169 · source |
| Organophosphate poisoning | peds | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 169 · source |
Calcium Gluconate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 10–20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 50–100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 10–20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 50–100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | adult | 10–20 mL | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | peds | 50–100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | peds | 50–100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Other | peds | 50–100 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
Cefepime
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 99, 170 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 2 g | IM | not captured | standing | pages 99, 170 · source |
| Trauma / hemorrhage | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 170 · source |
D–F Dexamethasone, Dextrose, Diazepam, Diltiazem, Diphenhydramine, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Etomidate, Fentanyl9
Dexamethasone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 171 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 171 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 10 mg | IV/IO/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 116, 171 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.6 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/PO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 116, 171 · source |
| Other | adult | 10 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 82 · source |
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 250 mL | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
| Other | adult | 25 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Other | adult | 250 mL | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Other | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 25 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 250 mL | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5–1 g/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 86, 172 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 5 mL/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 171 · source |
Diazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| RSI induction | adult | 1–5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| RSI induction | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Status epilepticus | adult | 1–5 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
| Status epilepticus | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 172 · source |
Diltiazem
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 74, 172 · source |
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Other | adult | 25 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 84, 110, 173 · source |
| Other | adult | 50 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 84, 110, 173 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 84, 110, 173 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 84, 110, 173 · source |
Dopamine
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.3 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 82, 110, 173 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 83, 173 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 83, 173 · source |
| Asystole / PEA | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 76, 105, 173 · source |
| Asystole / PEA | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 76, 105, 173 · source |
| Bradycardia | adult | 2–10 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 106, 173 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 72, 106, 173 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 10–20 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 89, 173 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 76, 105, 173 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 76, 105, 173 · source |
Etomidate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 65, 174 · source |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1–2 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 92, 174 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 92, 174 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 92, 174 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 92, 174 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Heparin Sodium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine, Lorazepam6
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | adult | 2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 72, 174 · source |
| Beta-blocker / calcium-channel-blocker overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 72, 174 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/SQ | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 174 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/SQ | not captured | standing | pages 81, 109, 174 · source |
Heparin Sodium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS / chest pain | adult | 5000 unit | IV | not captured | standing | page 71 · source |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 76 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 65, 66 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 67, 68 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 69 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.3 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | page 92 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 98 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 98 · source |
Ketorolac
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 15 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 176, 182 · source |
| Other | adult | 30 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 176, 182 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 176, 182 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 176, 182 · source |
Lidocaine
Lorazepam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 84 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 97 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 176 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 176 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Metoprolol, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Norepinephrine, Ondansetron, Oxytocin10
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 8 g | IM | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 177 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 177 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 177 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 177 · source |
Metoprolol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 74, 172 · source |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitation | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 97, 177 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 84, 177 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 84, 177 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 65, 69, 177 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 97, 177 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 97, 177 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 69 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Status epilepticus | adult | 10 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Status epilepticus | adult | 2.5–5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Status epilepticus | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
| Status epilepticus | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 98, 118, 177 · source |
Morphine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 92, 177 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 71, 92, 177 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 71, 92, 177 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 92, 177 · source |
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 93, 94, 178 · source |
| Other | adult | 1–2 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 93, 94, 178 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 93, 94, 178 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 93, 94, 178 · source |
Nitroglycerin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 73, 178 · source |
| CHF / pulmonary edema | adult | 0.4 mg | not captured | not captured | standing | page 178 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | SL | not captured | standing | pages 71, 73, 178 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.4 mg | not captured | not captured | standing | page 178 · source |
Norepinephrine
Ondansetron
Oxytocin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 20 unit | IV | not captured | standing | pages 91, 179 · source |
P–R Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Pralidoxime, Racemic Epinephrine, Rocuronium4
Piperacillin-Tazobactam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 3.375 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 179 · source |
Pralidoxime
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croup | peds | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 116, 180 · source |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Succinylcholine, Terbutaline, Tetracaine, Tranexamic Acid, Vecuronium6
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 180 · source |
Succinylcholine
Terbutaline
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 0.25 mg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Asthma / bronchospasm | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.25 mg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | SQ | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
Tetracaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2 drop | OPH | not captured | standing | page 176 · source |
Tranexamic Acid
Vecuronium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | page 182 · source |
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