PHARMACOLOGY

A comprehensive review for every drug within the combat medic scope of practice.  Each drug review includes a reference from the WhiskeyMed handbook, pearls, and fun facts, and perspectives from real patients who have been administered the medication.  Click the links below:

Antiplatelet

• Aspirin

Analgesics

• Acetaminophen
• Fentanyl
• Ibuprofen
• Ketamine
• Ketorolac
• Meloxicam
• Morphine

Antibiotics

• Azithromycin
• Bacitracin (topical)
• Ceftriaxone
• Clindamycin
• Ertapenem
• Gatifloxacin
• Metronidazole
• Moxifloxacin
• Mupirocin (topical)
• TMP-SMZ

Antifibrinolytic

• TXA

Antifungals

• Fluconazole
• Clotrimazole (topical)

Antihistamines

• Cetirizine
• Diphenhydramine
• Fexofenadine
• Loratadine
• Ranitidine

Antimalarial

• Malarone
• Primaquine

Antiemetics

• Promethazine
• Ondansetron

Benzodiazepines

• Diazepam
• Midazolam

Decongestants

• Phenylephrine
• Pseudoephedrine
• Oxymetazoline

Antitussives

• Benzonatate
• Dextromethorphan

Expectorants

• Guaifenesin

Steroids

• Dexamethasone
• Hydrocortisone (topical)
• Methylprednisolone
• Prednisone

Antidiarrheal

• Loperamide

Antacids

• Bismuth Subsalicylate
• Calcium Carbonate

Bronchodilator

• Albuterol

Local Anesthetic 

• Lidocaine

Fluids

• Normal Saline
• Lactated Ringers
• Hextend

Muscle Relaxer

• Cyclobenzaprine

Opiate Antagonist

• Naloxone

Vasodilator

• Nitroglycerin

Miscellaneous

• Acetazolamide
• Calcium Gluconate
• Epinephrine
• Omeprazole

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Brandon Simpson, PA-C

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant. Duke University Graduate. Army National Guard PA/Combat Medic. Former Paramedic. Devoted to learning and sharing evidence-based medicine.

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