Head Injury Drug Therapy
Mannitol used as an osmotic diuretic.
Codeine or Sublimaze may be used with ventilated clients to decrease agitation and control restlessness.
Narcan reverses these.
Neuromuscular blocking agents such as Pavulon help decrease cerebral metabolic rate and must never be used without sedation.
Anticonvulsants such as Dilantin are given for seizures.
Tylenol or aspirin are given to reduce fever.