Generic Name: sodium bicarbonate Drug Class: Alkalinizing agents What is sodium bicarbonate, and what is it used for? Sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound made of sodium and bicarbonate used to increase the alkalinity of the body. Sodium bicarbonate raises the pH levels in the body and reduces the acidity of body fluids and tissues. …
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Generic Name: succinylcholine Brand and Other Names: Anectine, suxamethonium, Quelicin Drug Class: Neuromuscular Blockers, Depolarizing What is succinylcholine, and what is it used for? Succinylcholine is a skeletal muscle relaxant used while performing medical procedures under general anesthesia, including tracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, and surgeries. Succinylcholine belongs to a class of medication known as depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Succinylcholine temporarily paralyzes the …
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Generic Name: morphine Brand Names: MS Contin, Duramorph, Infumorph, Mitigo; Discontinued Brands: Astramorph, Depodur, Kadian, MorphaBond, Arymo ER Drug Class: Opioid Analgesics What is morphine, and what is it used for? Morphine is a pain reliever (analgesic) derived from the opium plant, used to manage moderate-to-severe acute and chronic pain caused by many conditions. Morphine has effects on both the peripheral …
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What is drug abuse? Drug dependence results from drug abuse. The 6 types of drug dependence are alcohol, opioid, hypnotics/sedative, cannabis, hallucinogen, and cocaine dependence. At the center of many social and mental health disorders, we often find coping mechanisms that involve the use of drugs. Disorders that involve drug use are medically described as abuse and dependence. Addiction and …
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Generic Name: oxycodone/acetaminophen Brand Names: Percocet, Oxycet Drug Class: Analgesics, Opioid Combos What is oxycodone/acetaminophen, and what is it used for? Oxycodone/acetaminophen is a combination pain-relief (analgesic) medication prescribed to treat acute moderate-to-severe pain. Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic, while acetaminophen is a nonopioid drug that reduces pain and fever. Combination analgesic drugs are used when single drug therapy is …
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Generic Name: propofol Brand Names: Diprivan Drug Class: General Anesthetics, Systemic What is propofol, and what is it used for? Propofol is an intravenous anesthetic drug used to induce and maintain general anesthesia and sedation during surgical procedures. Propofol is also used for monitored anesthesia care (MAC), also known as procedural sedation or conscious sedation, and to sedate mechanically ventilated …
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Generic Name: glutathione Brand and Other Names: gamma-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinylglycine, GSH, L-glutathione, N-(N-L-gamma-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl) glycine Drug Class: Herbals What is glutathione, and what is it used for? Glutathione is a natural substance that plays crucial roles in many body processes and is produced by the liver from three amino acids, glycine, cysteine and glutamic acid. Glutathione is used along with chemotherapy for cancers, to …
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Generic Name: lidocaine anesthetic Brand Names: Xylocaine, Zingo Drug Class: Local Anesthetics, Dental; Local Anesthetics, Parenteral What is lidocaine anesthetic, and what is it used for? Lidocaine anesthetic is a local anesthetic injection administered before painful medical procedures to numb specific body regions. Lidocaine anesthetic prevents pain by blocking the nerves in the treatment area from sending pain signals to …
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Generic Name: Lidocaine Topical Brand Names: Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical Solution, AneCream, AneCream5, Derma Numb, Epic, Hawaiian Tropic Gel, Lidocoll, LidoRx, LidoStat, LMX4, Premjact, Promescent, Regenecare HA, Solarcaine Aloe Extra Burn Relief, Topicaine, Xolido Drug Class: Anesthetics, Topical; Local Anesthetics, Amides What is lidocaine topical, and what is it used for? Lidocaine topical is a local anesthetic applied to numb and …
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Generic Name: ibuprofen IV Brand Names: Caldolor, NeoProfen Drug Class: NSAIDs What is ibuprofen IV, and what is it used for? Ibuprofen intravenous (IV) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) administered into the vein (intravenous). Ibuprofen IV is used in the management of pain and fever and to treat patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a condition in newborn babies in which …
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