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Drugs and doses36
A–C Acetaminophen, Adenosine, Albuterol, Amiodarone, Aspirin, Atropine, Calcium Chloride, Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone9
Acetaminophen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | peds | 1.25 mL | PO | not captured | standing | pages 80, 81, 324 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 650 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 151, 152, 323, 324 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1.25 mL | PO | not captured | standing | pages 151, 152, 323, 324 · source |
Adenosine
Albuterol
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 14, 15 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 14, 15 · source |
| Crush injury | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 30 · source |
| Crush injury | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 30 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 56, 57 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2.5 mg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 56, 57 · source |
Amiodarone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 300 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 328, 329 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 328, 329 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 150 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 101, 114, 328, 329 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 100, 101, 114, 328, 329 · source |
Aspirin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 325 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 104, 330 · source |
Atropine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradycardia | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 111, 112, 331 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.02 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 111, 112, 331 · source |
| Nerve agent exposure | adult | 2 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 331, 332, 398, 399 · source |
| Nerve agent exposure | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 331, 332, 398, 399 · source |
Calcium Chloride
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | page 31 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 31 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 39, 336 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 110, 336 · source |
| Other | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 39, 336 · source |
| Other | peds | 20 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 110, 336 · source |
Cefazolin
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 33, 337 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 g | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 33, 338 · source |
| Other | peds | 30 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 33, 337 · source |
| Other | peds | 30 mg/kg | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 33, 338 · source |
Ceftriaxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 33, 339 · source |
| Other | adult | 2 g | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 33, 340 · source |
| Other | peds | 50 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 33, 339 · source |
| Other | peds | 50 mg/kg | not captured | not captured | standing | pages 33, 340 · source |
D–F Dextrose, Diazepam, Diphenhydramine, Epinephrine, Fentanyl5
Dextrose
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 109, 342, 343 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 25 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 53, 75, 341, 342 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 53, 75, 341, 342 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 25 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 59, 82, 341, 342 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5 g/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 59, 82, 341, 342 · source |
Diazepam
Diphenhydramine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 15 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 15 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | adult | 50 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 39 · source |
| Dystonic reaction | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 39 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 12.5–25 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 9 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 9 · source |
Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 13, 14 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 0.15 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 13, 14 · source |
| Bradycardia | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 97, 111 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 94, 109, 110 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 0.01 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 94, 109, 110 · source |
| Hypotension / shock | adult | 10–20 mcg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 11, 12 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 0.3 mg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 57, 58 · source |
Fentanyl
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 1 mcg/kg (max 100 mcg) | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 105, 352 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165, 353 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 1 mcg/kg (max 100 mcg) | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 153, 352, 353 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 1 mcg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 153, 352, 353 · source |
G–L Glucagon, Hydrocortisone, Hydroxocobalamin, Ibuprofen, Ipratropium, Ketamine, Ketorolac, Lidocaine8
Glucagon
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 53, 76, 354, 355 · source |
| Hypoglycemia | peds | 0.5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 53, 76, 354, 355 · source |
| Seizure | adult | 1 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 59, 83, 354, 355 · source |
| Seizure | peds | 0.5 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 59, 83, 354, 355 · source |
Hydrocortisone
Hydroxocobalamin
Ibuprofen
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 400 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 151, 152, 358, 359 · source |
Ipratropium
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 14, 15 · source |
| Anaphylaxis | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | pages 14, 15 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 500 mcg | NEB | not captured | standing | page 57 · source |
Ketamine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 4 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | page 62 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 152, 361, 362 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 0.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 153, 361, 362 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.2 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 152, 361, 362 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 152, 153, 361, 362 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1.5 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 1.5 mg/kg | IN | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165 · source |
Ketorolac
Lidocaine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac arrest | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 364 · source |
| Cardiac arrest | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 109, 364 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | adult | 20 mg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 180, 365 · source |
| Mild to moderate pain | peds | 0.5 mg/kg | IO | not captured | standing | pages 180, 365 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | adult | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 101, 114, 364 · source |
| Narrow-complex tachycardia | peds | 1 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 101, 114, 364 · source |
M–O Magnesium Sulfate, Methylprednisolone, Midazolam, Morphine, Naloxone, Nitroglycerin, Ondansetron7
Magnesium Sulfate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asthma / bronchospasm | adult | 2 g | IV | not captured | standing | pages 58, 366 · source |
| Eclampsia / pre-eclampsia | adult | 4 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 59, 71, 72, 367 · source |
| VF / pulseless VT | adult | 2 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 101, 367 · source |
Methylprednisolone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 17 · source |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 17 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 16 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | page 16 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 125 mg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 58, 59 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 2 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM | not captured | standing | pages 58, 59 · source |
Midazolam
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperactive delirium | adult | 10 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 62, 370 · source |
| Other | adult | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 162, 371 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 59, 82, 371 · source |
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 59, 83, 371 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 59, 82, 371 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM | not captured | standing | pages 59, 70, 82, 370 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IO/IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 59, 83, 371 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 162, 371 · source |
| Procedural sedation | adult | 1–5 mg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165, 371 · source |
| Procedural sedation | peds | 0.05 mg/kg | IV/IO/IN | not captured | standing | pages 164, 165, 371 · source |
Morphine
Naloxone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 19, 20 · source |
| Opioid overdose | adult | 2 mg | IV | not captured | standing | page 20 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IM/IN | not captured | standing | pages 19, 20 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 20 · source |
| Opioid overdose | peds | 0.5 mL | IN | not captured | standing | page 19 · source |
Nitroglycerin
Ondansetron
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | ODT | not captured | standing | page 8 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 8, 9 · source |
| Nausea / vomiting | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | pages 8, 9 · source |
| Other | adult | 4 mg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 9 · source |
| Other | peds | 0.1 mg/kg | IV/IM | not captured | standing | page 9 · source |
P–R Pralidoxime, Prednisone, Racemic Epinephrine3
Pralidoxime
Prednisone
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrenal crisis | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 17 · source |
| Adrenal crisis | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 17 · source |
| Allergic reaction | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 15 · source |
| Allergic reaction | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | page 15 · source |
| Respiratory distress | adult | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 57, 58 · source |
| Respiratory distress | peds | 50 mg | PO | not captured | standing | pages 57, 58 · source |
Racemic Epinephrine
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stridor | peds | 0.5 mL | NEB | not captured | standing | page 385 · source |
S–Z Sodium Bicarbonate, Tetracaine, Tranexamic Acid, Verapamil4
Sodium Bicarbonate
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperkalemia | adult | 100 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | page 31 · source |
| Hyperkalemia | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | page 31 · source |
| Other | adult | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 110, 384 · source |
| Other | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 95, 110, 384 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | adult | 50 mEq | IV | not captured | standing | pages 39, 383 · source |
| Tricyclic overdose | peds | 1 mEq/kg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 39, 383 · source |
Tetracaine
Tranexamic Acid
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trauma / hemorrhage | adult | 1 g | IV/IO | not captured | standing | pages 49, 387 · source |
Verapamil
| Indication | Population | Dose | Route | Repeat | Standing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | adult | 5 mg | IV | not captured | standing | pages 100, 388 · source |
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