Top 100 ICU & Emergency Drugs– Crash Course for Exams, Viva & Clinical Practice Covers all major subjects (Shock, Cardiac arrest, ICU sedation, Sepsis, Electrolytes, Antidotes)| Includes high-yield ICU MCQs frequently asked in exams, viva & clinical scena

Top 100 ICU & Emergency Drugs
(Crash Course for Exams, Viva & Clinical Practice)

💉 1. Adrenaline (Epinephrine)

 Class: Catecholamine

 Uses: Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis

 Side Effects: Tachycardia, hypertension

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor vitals continuously

o Ensure correct dose (IV/IM)



💉 2. Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

 Class: Vasopressor

 Uses: Septic shock

 Side Effects: Hypertension

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Continuous BP monitoring

o Use infusion pump



💉 3. Dopamine

 Class: Inotrope

 Uses: Shock

 Side Effects: Arrhythmias

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor ECG

, o Titrate dose carefully



💉 4. Dobutamine

 Class: Inotrope

 Uses: Heart failure

 Side Effects: Tachycardia

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor cardiac output



💉 5. Vasopressin

 Class: Hormone

 Uses: Shock, cardiac arrest

 Side Effects: Hypertension

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor BP



💉 6. Atropine

 Class: Anticholinergic

 Uses: Bradycardia

 Side Effects: Dry mouth

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor heart rate



💉 7. Amiodarone

 Class: Antiarrhythmic

,  Uses: Ventricular arrhythmias

 Side Effects: Hypotension

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor ECG continuously



💉 8. Lidocaine

 Class: Antiarrhythmic

 Uses: Ventricular arrhythmias

 Side Effects: CNS toxicity

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Monitor neurological status



💉 9. Adenosine

 Class: Antiarrhythmic

 Uses: SVT

 Side Effects: Flushing

 Nursing Responsibilities:

o Rapid IV push

o Monitor ECG



💉 10. Magnesium Sulfate

 Class: Electrolyte

 Uses: Torsades de pointes, eclampsia

 Side Effects: Respiratory depression

 Nursing Responsibilities: