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Rocephin (Ceftriaxone Sodium)
®
Salmeterol (Serevent )
®
Description: Long acting inhaled beta-2 adrenergic agonist; relaxes bronchial smooth mus-
cle (bronchodilator)
Indications:
• Relief of asthma
• Prevention/treatment of exercise-induced bronchospasm
• Treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Nocturnal asthma
• HAPE prophylaxis/treatment
Adult dose: 1 inhalation q12hr (twice daily)
Pediatric dose: If more than 4 years of age, same as adult dose
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to salmeterol or other beta-2 agonists
Pregnancy Category C
Side-effects: Dry mouth/throat (sugarless hard candy or ice chips will often relieve symptoms).
Adverse reactions: SECTION 3
• Cardiovascular: tachyarrhythmias
• Neurologic: dizziness, headache, tremor
• Respiratory: throat irritation, also exacerbation of asthma (severe)
Caution:
• This medication DOES NOT give immediate relief in the event of asthma attack or
bronchospasm.
• This medication SHOULD NOT be used in combination with other long-acting inhaled
beta-agonists (e.g., formoterol, salmeterol/fluticasone).
• Milk allergy; milk protein in the inhalation powder formulation
TMEP use: Altitude Illness Protocol
Septra – See Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
®
Serevent – See Salmeterol
®
Sildenafil (Viagra )
®
Class: PDE5 inhibitor.
Action: Vasodilator with potential blood pressure-lowering effects
Dose: 50mg
Contraindications: Nitrates – Concomitant use of nitrates in any form. Tadalafil potentiates
the hypotensive effects of nitrates.
Pregnancy Category B

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