DRUGS IN CRITICAL CARE 

1. Vasopressors & Inotropes

A.  Vasopressors 

  • Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) 
  • Vasopressin 
  • Phenylephrine

B. Inotropes

  • Levosimendan
  • Dopamine
  • Adrenaline (Epinephrine)

C.Inodilator

2. Sedation & Analgesia

A. Sedatives

  • Propofol
  • Midazolam
  • Dexmedetomidine
  • Ketamine

B. Analgesics

  • Fentanyl
  • Morphine
  • Remifentanil
  • Paracetamol 
  • NSAIDs 

C. Neuromuscular Blockers

  • Rocuronium
  • Cisatracurium
  • Vecuronium
  • Succinylcholine

3. Antimicrobials in ICU

A. Broad-Spectrum(Gram + ,Gram -,± Anaerobes)

B. Anti-MRSA

C.Gram Negative
D. Atypicals-Fluoroquinolones

E. Antifungals

  • Caspogungin
  • Amphotericin B
  • Fluconazole 

F. Antivirals

  • Oseltamivir
  • Acyclovir
  • Remdesivir 

4. Anticoagulants & Antiplatelets

A. Anticoagulants

  • UFH
  • LMWH
  • Fondaparinux
  • DOACs (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran)
  • Warfarin

B. Reversal Agents

  • Protamine
  • Vitamin K
  • PCC
  • Idarucizumab
  • Andexanet alfa

5. Antiarrhythmics

  • Adenosine
  • Amiodarone
  • Lidocaine
  • Procainamide
  • Magnesium sulfate
  • Beta blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers

6. Corticosteroids

  • Hydrocortisone 
  • Methylprednisolone
  • Dexamethasone 
  • Fludrocortisone

7. Respiratory Drugs

  • Bronchodilators (Salbutamol, Ipratropium)
  • Steroid nebulization
  • Magnesium sulfate (severe asthma)
  • Inhaled nitric oxide
  • Prostacyclin

8. Endocrine & Metabolic Drugs

  • Insulin 
  • Dextrose
  • Glucagon
  • Thiamine
  • Calcium gluconate
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Desmopressin

9. GI & Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

  • Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • H2 blockers
  • Octreotide
  • Terlipressin
  • Lactulose
  • Prokinetics

10.Toxicology & Emergency Drugs

  • Naloxone
  • Atropine
  • Activated charcoal
  • N-acetylcysteine
  • Hydroxocobalamin
  • Cyanide kit
  • Lipid emulsion therapy

11. Renal Replacement & Electrolyte Drugs

  • Calcium chloride
  • Magnesium sulfate
  • Potassium chloride
  • Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
  • Sevelamer
  • Erythropoietin