Medication Quick Reference Guide

Uses, Classification, Contraindications, and Route of Administration

Medication Classification Uses / Indications Contraindications Route

1. Amiodarone 150mg/3ml Antiarrhythmic (Class III) Ventricular & supraventricular arrhythmias; Severe sinus node dysfunction, 2nd/3rd degree AV IV (also PO)
pulseless VT/VF (ACLS) block (no pacemaker), cardiogenic shock, iodine
hypersensitivity

2. Ketorolac 30mg NSAID (analgesic) Short-term management of moderate-severe Active GI bleeding/peptic ulcer, renal impairment, before IV / IM (short-term only,
pain major surgery, aspirin/NSAID hypersensitivity max 5 days)

3. Vitamin D Complex Vitamin (fat-soluble) / bone Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, Hypercalcemia, hypervitaminosis D IM
Ampule metabolism agent hypocalcemia

4. Salbutamol (Tablet/Nebule) Short-acting Asthma, COPD, acute bronchospasm Hypersensitivity; caution in tachyarrhythmias, Oral (tablet) /
beta2-adrenergic agonist hyperthyroidism Inhalation-Nebulization
(bronchodilator)

5. Diclofenac 75mg/3ml NSAID Pain and inflammation (musculoskeletal, Peptic ulcer/GI bleeding, severe renal or hepatic IM (deep gluteal injection)
post-op) impairment, 3rd trimester pregnancy, NSAID
hypersensitivity

6. Aminophylline 250mg/10ml Methylxanthine Bronchospasm in asthma/COPD Uncontrolled arrhythmias, active peptic ulcer, IV (slow, diluted infusion)
(bronchodilator) uncontrolled seizures, hypersensitivity to xanthines

7. Hydrocortisone 250mg Corticosteroid Adrenal insufficiency, anaphylaxis/severe Systemic fungal infection, hypersensitivity IV / IM
(glucocorticoid) allergic reaction, status asthmaticus,
inflammation

8. Tramadol 50mg/ml Opioid analgesic Moderate to severe pain Acute intoxication with alcohol/opioids/sedatives, IV / IM (also PO)
(centrally-acting) seizure disorder, concurrent MAOI use, hypersensitivity

9. Mannitol Osmotic diuretic Cerebral edema, increased Anuria, severe dehydration, active intracranial bleeding, IV infusion (with filter)
intracranial/intraocular pressure, oliguria pulmonary edema/severe heart failure

10. Furosemide Loop diuretic Edema (CHF, hepatic, renal), hypertension, Anuria, severe electrolyte/fluid depletion, IV / IM / PO
pulmonary edema hypersensitivity to sulfonamides (caution)

11. Dopamine 200mg/5ml Inotrope / vasopressor Cardiogenic or septic shock, hypotension, low Pheochromocytoma, uncorrected tachyarrhythmias, IV infusion (central line
(catecholamine) cardiac output ventricular fibrillation preferred)

12. Adenosine 3mg/ml Antiarrhythmic Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia 2nd/3rd degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome (without IV rapid bolus, followed by
(PSVT) pacemaker), severe asthma/bronchospasm saline flush

13. Magnesium Sulfate 25% Electrolyte replacement / Hypomagnesemia, eclampsia/pre-eclampsia, Heart block, severe renal impairment, myasthenia IV / IM
anticonvulsant torsades de pointes, severe asthma gravis
exacerbation

14. Diazepam 10mg/2ml Benzodiazepine Seizures/status epilepticus, anxiety, muscle Severe respiratory depression, myasthenia gravis, IV / IM (also PO, rectal)
(anxiolytic/anticonvulsant) spasm, alcohol withdrawal narrow-angle glaucoma, sleep apnea
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15. Diphenhydramine First-generation Allergic reactions/anaphylaxis (adjunct), motion Acute asthma attack, narrow-angle glaucoma, IV / IM (also PO)
50mg/ml antihistamine (H1 blocker) sickness, extrapyramidal reactions neonates, concurrent MAOI use

16. Ranitidine 25mg/ml H2-receptor antagonist Peptic ulcer disease, GERD, stress ulcer Hypersensitivity to H2 blockers IV / IM (also PO)
prophylaxis

17. Isosorbide Dinitrate Nitrate (vasodilator, Angina pectoris, adjunct in heart failure Hypotension, severe anemia, increased intracranial Sublingual / Oral
antianginal) pressure, concurrent PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil)

18. Tranexamic Acid Antifibrinolytic (hemostatic Hemorrhage control, trauma-associated Active thromboembolic disease, subarachnoid IV / PO
500mg/5ml agent) bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding hemorrhage, hypersensitivity

19. Digoxin 0.5mg/2ml* Cardiac glycoside Heart failure, rate control in atrial Ventricular fibrillation, hypertrophic obstructive IV / PO (*standard vial
fibrillation/flutter cardiomyopathy, 2nd/3rd degree AV block (no strength; verify local
pacemaker), digoxin toxicity product label)

20. Dobutamine* Inotrope (beta-1 adrenergic Cardiogenic shock, acute decompensated heart Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, severe IV infusion (*verify vial
agonist) failure, cardiac stress testing uncorrected hypovolemia concentration on package
label)

21. Nicardipine Calcium channel blocker Hypertensive emergency/urgency, hypertension Advanced aortic stenosis, hypersensitivity IV infusion (also PO)
(dihydropyridine)

22. Omeprazole 20/40mg Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Peptic ulcer disease, GERD, stress ulcer Hypersensitivity; concurrent rilpivirine IV / PO
prophylaxis

23. Haloperidol 5mg (check Typical antipsychotic Acute psychosis, severe agitation, delirium, Parkinson's disease, severe CNS depression/coma, IM (also IV with cardiac
label) (butyrophenone) schizophrenia significant QT prolongation monitoring, PO)

24. Citicoline Neuroprotective agent / Stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, Hypersensitivity; caution with parasympathetic IV / IM (also PO)
cholinergic precursor cognitive impairment hypertonia

25. Phenytoin Anticonvulsant (hydantoin) Seizures, status epilepticus Sinus bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, IV (slow, with cardiac
hypersensitivity to hydantoins monitoring; also PO)

26. Paracetamol Analgesic / antipyretic Mild-moderate pain, fever Severe hepatic impairment, hypersensitivity PO / IV / Rectal
(Acetaminophen) (non-opioid)

27. Hydralazine Direct-acting arteriolar Hypertension, hypertensive emergency, heart Coronary artery disease, mitral valve rheumatic heart IV / IM (also PO)
vasodilator failure (with nitrates) disease, systemic lupus erythematosus

28. Atropine 1mg Anticholinergic Symptomatic bradycardia, organophosphate Narrow-angle glaucoma, tachyarrhythmias, obstructive IV / IM / SC
(antimuscarinic) poisoning, pre-anesthetic medication GI/GU disease

29. Norepinephrine Vasopressor (catecholamine, Septic shock, severe hypotension unresponsive Uncorrected hypovolemia, mesenteric or peripheral IV infusion (central line
alpha-agonist) to fluids vascular thrombosis preferred)

30. Ceftazidime 3rd-generation cephalosporin Gram-negative infections including Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins/penicillins IV / IM

31. Diazepam 10mg/2ml Benzodiazepine Seizures/status epilepticus, anxiety, muscle Severe respiratory depression, myasthenia gravis, IV / IM (also PO, rectal)
(anxiolytic/anticonvulsant) spasm, alcohol withdrawal narrow-angle glaucoma, sleep apnea
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32. Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Sympathomimetic Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, severe asthma No absolute contraindication in life-threatening IV / IM / SC / Endotracheal
(catecholamine) exacerbation emergencies; caution in narrow-angle glaucoma,
arrhythmias

33. Metoclopramide Prokinetic / antiemetic Nausea and vomiting, gastroparesis, GERD GI obstruction/perforation/hemorrhage, IV / IM (also PO)
10mg/2ml (dopamine antagonist) pheochromocytoma, seizure disorder, Parkinson's
disease

34. Lidocaine Hydrochloride Local anesthetic (amide) / Local/regional anesthesia; ventricular Heart block (without pacemaker), hypersensitivity to IV (arrhythmia) / Local
Class Ib antiarrhythmic arrhythmias amide-type anesthetics infiltration

35. D5050 (Dextrose 50% Hypertonic carbohydrate Severe hypoglycemia, insulin overdose Intracranial/intraspinal hemorrhage, hyperglycemia IV (large vein, slow push)
Water) solution

36. Dexamethasone 5mg/2ml Corticosteroid Cerebral edema, severe allergic Systemic fungal infection, hypersensitivity IV / IM (also PO)
(glucocorticoid) reaction/anaphylaxis (adjunct), croup,
inflammation

37. Sodium Bicarbonate Alkalinizing agent Severe metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, Metabolic/respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcemia, IV
tricyclic antidepressant overdose, select cardiac hypochloremia
arrest cases

38. Atorvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular risk reduction Active liver disease, pregnancy/breastfeeding PO
(statin)

39. Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide Antispasmodic GI/GU smooth muscle spasm, colic Myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, megacolon, IV / IM (also PO)
20mg/ml (anticholinergic) significant tachycardia

40. Calcium Gluconate 10% Electrolyte / mineral Hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia (cardiac Hypercalcemia, ventricular fibrillation during CPR IV (slow push/infusion)
replacement membrane stabilization), CCB overdose, (relative); caution with digoxin therapy
magnesium toxicity

41. Potassium Chloride Electrolyte replacement Hypokalemia Hyperkalemia, severe renal impairment, untreated IV infusion (diluted,
Addison's disease. NEVER give undiluted IV push controlled rate) / PO

42. Ceftriaxone 1g vial 3rd-generation cephalosporin Broad-spectrum infections: meningitis, Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; avoid IV / IM
(antibiotic) gonorrhea, sepsis, respiratory infections mixing/co-administering with calcium-containing IV
solutions (esp. neonates)

Note: This reference is for educational/study purposes only and summarizes general pharmacology. Always verify exact dose, concentration, dilution, and administration rate against the manufacturer's
product label, current hospital protocol, and a pharmacist/physician order before clinical use. Items marked with an asterisk (*) had an unusual concentration as listed by the requester and should be
cross-checked against the actual vial/ampule label.