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High Alert Medications

High-Alert Medications
Adrenergic agonists/antagonists
Anesthetic agents
Cardioplegic solutions
Chemotherapeutic agents
Dextrose solutions > 20%
Dialysis solutions
Epidural/intrathecal meds
Glycoprotein IIb and IIIa inhibitors
Hypoglycemic agents (oral)
Inotropic meds
Liposomal forms of drugs
Moderate sedatives
Narcotics and opiates
Neuromuscular blocking agents
Radiocontrast agents
Thermolytics and fibrinolytics
TPN solutions
Specific High-Alert Meds
Insulin (IV and SC)
IV amiodarone
IV calcium
IV colchicine
IV digoxin
IV heparin
IV lidocaine
IV magnesium
IV nitroprusside
IV potassium
Methotrexate
Nesiritide
Saline solutions >  0.9%
Warfarin


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