Neurocritical Care Review Course-Pharmacology Review

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In this video, Nicole Davis, a Neurocritical Care Pharmacist, discusses various pharmacotherapy topics relevant to the care of neurocritically ill patients. She covers anti-epileptic drugs, anti-platelet drugs, vasopressors, sedative agents, and intraventricular administration of antibiotics.<br /><br />Regarding anti-epileptic drugs, she highlights the importance of considering drug-drug interactions and kinetic factors when managing neurocritically ill patients. She explains the mechanisms of action of different anti-epileptic drugs and mentions the need for monitoring drug levels.<br /><br />In the section on anti-platelet drugs, she discusses different classes of drugs, such as P2Y12 receptor inhibitors and GP2B3A inhibitors. She provides dosing information and mentions potential drug interactions and side effects.<br /><br />For vasopressors, she explains the pharmacology and indications for dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine, vasopressin, and angiotensin II. She emphasizes the need for careful administration and monitoring according to each drug's characteristics.<br /><br />She also reviews the use of opioids and non-opioids for pain and sedation management, and discusses the administration of intraventricular medications, including antibiotic dosing and potential side effects.<br /><br />Overall, Davis provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacotherapy considerations for the care of neurocritically ill patients, highlighting key drugs, their characteristics, and potential interactions and side effects.

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Nicole Davis, PharmD, BCCCP

Keywords

pharmacotherapy

neurocritically ill patients

anti-epileptic drugs

anti-platelet drugs

vasopressors

sedative agents

intraventricular administration

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