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  1. DEXTROSE  Dextrose 10%(D10%) + Dextrose 50%(D50%) Indications: Treatment of hypoglycemia. Contraindications: Contraindicated in documented hypersensitivity, Severe dehydration  Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding Dosage/How to administer: A. ADULTS: IV: 20-50 ML of 50% (D50%) solution or 40-10 ML of 10 % (D10%) solution. PO: 4-20g as a single dose. B. PEDIATRICS: Dilute before IV administration. <6 months: 0.25-0.5g/kg/dose (1-2ML/kg/dose of D10% solution) IV. infants >6 months and children: 0.5-1g/kg/dose (2-4ML/kg/dose of D10% solution) IV. Adolescents: IV: 20-50 ML of 50% (D50%) solution or 40-10 ML of 10 % (D10%) solution. PO: 4-20g as a single dose. Availability: Available on all Private Insurances. Prescription: GP and Consultants 2. ADRENALINE Epinephrine. 0.1mg/ML (1mg/10ML) Solution or 1mg/ML solution available Indications: Cardiac arrest, Hypotension associated with septic shock, Anaphylaxis, Mydriasis  Contraindications: There is ...

  1. CAPTOPRIL-DENK Captopril 12.5mg/25mg/50mg/100mg ACE Inhibitors  Indications: Treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). It can also be used to treat hypertension  Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ACEI Anuria Angioedema induced ACEI Contraindicated in pregnant women and breastfeeding Dosage/How to use: A.   ADULTS: Acute Hypertension 12.5-25 mg PO; may repeat PRN Hypertension (Alone or with Thiazide) Initial: 25 mg PO q8-12hr, increase gradually based on response (may start lower in some patients) Maintenance: 25-150 mg PO q8-12hr 450 mg/day maximum Congestive Heart Failure (With Diuretics and Digitalis) Initial: 6.25-12.5 mg PO q8hr in conjunction with cardiac glycoside and diuretic therapy Target therapy: 50 mg q8hr 450 mg/day maximum   Left Ventricular Dysfunction After Myocardial Infarction 6.25 mg PO initially followed by 12.5 mg q8hr Increase to 25 mg PO q8hr over next few days; THEN Targ...