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A. Main action:
Infusion of hypertonic sodium chloride solution shifts fluids from the intracellular
space into the intravascular and interstitial spaces
B. Indications:
1. Hyponatremia
2. Cerebral edema
Other List of high alert medication
Classes/Categories Specific Drugs For Example
Medications
Adrenergic Agonist IV Adrenaline, DOBUTamine,Dopamine,
Isoprenaline, Nor-adrenalin
Anesthetic Agent Ketamine, Propofol, Thiopental
Classes/Categories Specific Drugs for Example
Medications
Antithrombotic Agents • Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Low
molecular weight heparin (Enoxaparin),
unfractionated heparin).
• Factor Xa inhibitors (Apixaban,
Rivaroxaban).
• Direct thrombin inhibitors (Argatroban,
Bivalirudin).
• Thrombolytic agent (Alteplase)
Glycoprotein IIb/III a inhibitor (Tirofiban)
Anti-Diuretic Hormone Vasopressin, Desmopressin
Cardioplegic Solutions Formulation of electrolytes in Dextrose
50% in Water for Injection (Sodium
Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium
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