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| Epinepherine Generic Name |
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| Epinepherine Mechanism of Action |
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| Catecholamine that directly stimulates Alpha1, Beta1, and Beta2 receptors, causing increased BP and HR, and bronchodilation |
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| Anaphylaxis, severe bronchospasm |
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| Epinepherine Contraindications |
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| Any shock other than anaphylaxis, HTN, coronary insufficiency or cardiovascular disease, arrhythmia other than VF, asystole, or PEA, use with caution for elderly patients. |
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| Epinepherine Adverse Reactions |
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| Arrhythmias, anxiety, tremors, palpitations, HTN, tachycardia, chest pain, nausea/vomiting |
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3-5 minutes IM,
5-10 minutes SQ |
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0.3-0.5 mg SQ/IM
Note: DO NOT PUSH THIS DIRECTLY INTO A VEIN |
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| 0.01 mg/kg SQ/IM (max 0.3 mg) |
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