what medication do we infuse for stroke
Your doctor will probably prescribe several medicines after you have had a stroke. Medicines to prevent blood clots are typically used, because blood clots can cause TIAs and strokes. The types of medicines that prevent clotting are: Anticoagulant medicines.
Critical care nurses need expertise in managing hypertension in patients who have had an acute ischemic stroke. Stroke protocols include administration of alteplase (rtPA) and provide guidelines for management of hypertension; IV labetalol is often recommended.