
Paramedic Drug Cards
Readings of weekly drug cards based on the NREMT curriculum.
Paramedic Drug Cards
Propranolol
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Michael Egan
- Trade: Inderal
- Class: Beta Blocker
- MOA: Nonselective Beta antagonist that binds with both the beta1 and beta 2 receptors. Inhibits the strength of the hearts contractions, as well as decreases heart rate resulting in decreased cardiac O2 consumption
- Indication: Angina, reentry SVT, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter.
- Contraindication: Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure, AV block, bradycardia, pulmonary edema, sick sinus syndrome.
- Side effects: Bradycardia, AV block, Bronchospasm, hypotension.
- Dosing:
Adult:
1-3mg IV/IO Slow IVP
Pediatric:
0.01 to 0.1mg/kg slow IVP