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@article{189868,
        author = {Annam Veena and Kambam Nandini and Mudragada Pavan Krishna and Nannam Sandhya and Patan Rizwana and Yallavala Kumar Datha Ganesh},
        title = {Pharmacological Management of Medical Emergencies: A Review of Life-Saving Drugs},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {7159-7163},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189868},
        abstract = {Emergency medical conditions demand immediate, evidence-based interventions to prevent irreversible organ damage and mortality. Life-saving drugs constitute the cornerstone of emergency pharmacotherapy, acting rapidly to stabilize vital physiological functions such as airway, breathing, circulation, and neurological status. This review comprehensively discusses life-saving drugs used in emergencies, focusing on their classification, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations, clinical indications, timing of administration, and factors influencing therapeutic outcomes. The role of healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists, emergency drug kits, ethical and legal considerations, recent advances, and challenges in emergency drug delivery systems are also highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the critical importance of timely drug administration, adherence to standardized emergency protocols, and equitable access to emergency medicines. This review aims to provide pharmacy and healthcare students, clinicians, and researchers with an in-depth understanding of life-saving drugs and their pivotal role in modern emergency medicine.},
        keywords = {Life-saving drugs, emergency medicine, pharmacotherapy, critical care, emergency pharmacology.},
        month = {January},
        }