Paramedic drugs

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Adrenaline 1 milligram in 1ml (1:1000)
Indications
Anaphylaxis
Life-threatening asthma with failing ventilation and continued deterioration despite nebuliser therapy
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Adrenaline (1:1000)
Cautions
Severe hypertension may occur in patients on non-cardioselective beta-blockers e.g. Propanolol

Only administer IM
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Adrenaline (1:1000)
Contraindications
None
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Adrenaline 1mg in 10ml (1:10000)
Indications
Cardiac arrest
Post ROSC circulatory support
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Adrenaline (1:10000)
Cautions
Hypertension in patients on non-cardioselective beta-blockers
Do not administer when patients core temp less than 30 degrees. Between 30 and 35 degrees, double the time period between doses.
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Amiodarone
Indications
Cardiac arrest shockable rhythms: if unresponsive to defibrillation administer amiodarone after the 3rd shock and after 5th shock if still unresponsive to shocks
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Amiodarone
Contraindications
None in the context of cardiac arrest
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Atropine sulphate
Symptomatic bradycardia in the presence of:
Absolute bradycardia
Systolic blood pressure below expected range
Paroxysmal ventricular arrhythmias requiring suppression
Inadequate perfusion causing confusion
Bradycardia following ROSC
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Atropine sulfate
Contra-indications
Not to be given for bradycardia in hypothermia
Do not give to patients with cardiac transplants
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Benzylpenicillin Sodium
Indications
Suspected meningococcal disease in the presence of:
Non-blanching rash
and/or
Signs/symptoms suggestive of meningococcal septicaemia
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Benzypenicillin
Contra-indications
Known severe penicillin allergy
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Only administer IM

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