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Epinepherine 1:1000
JSRCC Drugs
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
09/09/2015

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Term
Epinepherine Generic Name
Definition
Epinepherine 1:1000
Term
Epinepherine Trade Name
Definition
Adrenaline
Term
Epinepherine Class
Definition
Sympathomimetic
Term
Epinepherine Mechanism of Action
Definition
Catecholamine that directly stimulates Alpha1, Beta1, and Beta2 receptors, causing increased BP and HR, and bronchodilation
Term
Epinepherine Indications
Definition
Anaphylaxis, severe bronchospasm
Term
Epinepherine Contraindications
Definition
Any shock other than anaphylaxis, HTN, coronary insufficiency or cardiovascular disease, arrhythmia other than VF, asystole, or PEA, use with caution for elderly patients.
Term
Epinepherine Adverse Reactions
Definition
Arrhythmias, anxiety, tremors, palpitations, HTN, tachycardia, chest pain, nausea/vomiting
Term
Epinepherine Onset
Definition
3-5 minutes IM,
5-10 minutes SQ
Term
Epinepherine Duration
Definition
5-10 minutes
Term
Epinepherine Dose
Definition
0.3-0.5 mg SQ/IM

Note: DO NOT PUSH THIS DIRECTLY INTO A VEIN
Term
Epinepherine Peds Dose
Definition
0.01 mg/kg SQ/IM (max 0.3 mg)
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