IV Medication Database
Comprehensive evidence-based information for healthcare professionals
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(Intropin)
Class: Vasopressor
Indication: Shock, hypotension, heart failure
First Antidote: Phentolamine
Line Requirements:
(Adriamycin)
Class: Anthracycline Antineoplastic
Indication: Various cancers including breast, bladder, lymphoma
First Antidote: Dexrazoxane (Totect)
Line Requirements:
(Vancocin)
Class: Glycopeptide Antibiotic
Indication: MRSE infections, C. difficile colitis (oral)
First Antidote: Hyaluronidase
Line Requirements:
(Levophed)
Class: Vasopressor
Indication: Shock, severe hypotension
First Antidote: Phentolamine
Line Requirements:
(Paraplatin)
Class: Alkylating Agent (Platinum)
Indication: Ovarian cancer, lung cancer, other solid tumors
First Antidote: N/A
Line Requirements: