Methylxanthines (theophylline-like drugs) antagonize the effects of adenosine. Dipyridamole (Persantine) potentiates the effects of adenosine Carbamazepine (Tegretol) may potentate the AV Node blocking effects of adenosine.
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ALBUTEROL (Proventil, Ventolin)
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Drug Interactions Tricyclic antidepressants may potentate vasculature effects. Beta-blockers are antagonistic. May potentate hypokalemia caused by diuretics
Effects enhanced by antihistamines, antipsychotics, benzodiazepines and antidepressants.
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CALCIUM CHLORIDE / CALCIUM GLUCONATE
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Do not mix with Sodium Bicarbonate in running IV, flush prior to administration in same IV line May worsen dysrhythmias secondary to digitalis. May antagonize effects of Verapamil.
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DEXAMETHASONE (Decadron)
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Calcium, Metaraminol.
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DEXTROSE
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Sodium bicarbonate, coumadin.
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DILTIAZEM HCL (Cardizem)
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Caution in Pt. using medications that affect cardiac contractility. I should not be used in Pt. on Beta-blockers.
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DIPHENHYDRAMINE (Benadryl)
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Potentates alcohol and other anticholinergics,inhibit corticosteroid
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DOPAMINE (Inotropin) dopaminergic
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incompatible in alkaline solutions. Beta blockers may antagonize effects
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EPINEPHRINE
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Potentates other sympathomimetics. Deactivated by alkaline solutions. MAOIs may potentate effects of epinephrine.
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ETOMIDATE (Amidate)
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Effects may be enhanced when given with other CNS depressants
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FLUMAZENIL (Romazicon)
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Toxic effects of mixed drug overdose (especially tricyclic antidepressants) may emerge with the reversal of the benzodiazepine effects.
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FUROSEMIDE (Lasix)
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Lithium/Digitalis toxicity may be potentiated by sodium depletion.
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GLUCAGON
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Incompatible in solution with most other substances. No significant drug interactions with other emergency medications.
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HALOPERIDOL (Haldol)
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Enhanced CNS depression and hypotension in combination with alcohol. Other CNS depressants may potentiate effects
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