Medications

Indication Medication / Dosing
Agitation Ativan 1 mg IV x1
Haldol 5 mg IM q4h PRN
Asthma Exacerbation Duoneb = Albuterol + Ipratroprium
Diarrhea Lomotil 10 ml PO qD
Imodium 4 mg PO x 1, then 2 mg after each episode (16 mg/d max)
Dry Eyes Natural Tears 1-2 drops QHS TID or QID
Itching Hydroxyzine 25-50 mg PO q6-8h PRN
Benadryl 25-50 mg PO q6-8h PRN
Migraine prophylaxis Magnesium oxide
riboflavin
Coenzyme Q10 100 mg TID
Nausea/Vomiting

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Osteomyelitis Ancef 2g Q8H IV
Pain, Breakthrough Norco 5-10 mg PO
Morphine 2-4 mg IV x 1
Dilaudid 1 mg IV x 1 (0.5 if pt is frail)
Pre-Transfusion Prophylaxis

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