front 1 Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) | back 1 Class: Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator. Mechanism of Action: Selective b-2 agonist which stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympathomimetic nervous system resulting in smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature. |
front 2 Epinephrine (1:1000, 1:10,000) | back 2 Class: Sympathomimetic. Mechanism of Action Direct acting alpha and beta agonist Alpha: bronchial, cutaneous, renal and visceral arteriolar vasoconstriction. Beta 1: positive inotropic and chronotropic actions, increases automaticity. Beta 2: bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vasculature Blocks histamine release. |
front 3 Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Cortef, Solu-Cortef) | back 3 Class: corticosteroid. Mechanism of Action Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation Replaces absent glucocorticoids Immunosuppressive effects. |
front 4 Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) | back 4 Class: Bronchodilator Mechanism of Action: Blocks the action of acetylcholine at the parasympathetic sites in bronchial smooth muscle causing bronchodilation. |
front 5 Magnesium sulfate | back 5 Class: Electrolyte. Mechanism of Action Reduces striated muscle contractions and blocks peripheral neuromuscular transmission by reducing acetylcholinesterase release at the myoneural junction; manages seizures in toxemia of pregnancy; induces uterine relaxation; can cause bronchodilation after beta agonists and anticholinergics have been used. |
front 6 Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol) | back 6 Class: corticosteroid. Mechanism of Action Suppresses acute and chronic inflammation Replaces absent glucocorticoids Immunosuppressive effects. |
front 7 Racemic epinephrine / racepinephrine (micronEFRIN, S2) | back 7 Class: Sympathomimetic Mechanism of Action: Stimulates beta-2 receptors in the lungs: bronchodilation with relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles. Reduces airway resistance. Useful in treating laryngeal edema; inhibits histamine release. |