ICU-USA

This section contains important summary information about drugs commonly prescribed in the ICU. Prescription drugs have both a generic name (common name) and a product name (brand name).

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Treat Fungal Infections - Antifungal Agents
Treat Anxiety - Sedative and Amnesic Drugs
Treat Confusional States - Antidelirium Drugs
Treat Depression - Antidepressants
Treat Infection - Antibiotics
Treat Inflammation - Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Treat Inflammation - Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Treat Nausea - Antiemetic Drugs
Treat Pain - Analgesic Drugs
Treat Seizures - Anticonvulsants
Increase the Strength of the Heart - Inotropes
Eliminate Dangerous Heart Beats - Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Slow the Heart - Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Speed Up the Heart - Antidysrhythmic Drugs
Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Performance - ACE Inhibitors
Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Performance - Beta Blockers
Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Performance - Calcuium Channel Blockers
Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Heart Performance - Vasodilators
Increase Blood Pressure - Vasopressors
Dissolve Blood Clots - Thrombolytic Drugs
Thin the Blood - Anticoagulants
Improve Breathing - Bronchodilators
Eliminate Excess Body Water - Diuretics
Protect the Stomach Lining - H-2 Antagonists
Protect the Stomach Lining - Cytoprotective Agents
Protect the Stomach Lining - Proton Pump Inhibitors
Relax Muscles - Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs