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CLASS
Sympathomimetic
DESCRIPTION
A naturally occurring
catecholamine
that
stimulates
the
sympathetic
nervous system
TRADE NAME
Adrenalin, Epinephrine
ACTIONS
1. On the bronchi: bronchodialation (Beta 2)
2. On the peripheral vasculature: vasoconstriction
3. On the heart
Increased heart rate (Beta 1)
chronotropic
Increased
contractility
/inotropic
Increased AV conduction/
dromotropic
Increased
automoticity
/
dromotropic
INDICATIONS
1. Cardiac Arrest
2. Refractory Bradycardia
3. Life threatening bronchoconstriction
4. Anaphylaxis/ Allergic reaction
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None with indicaitons
SIDE EFFECTS
CNS: Anxiety, headach, CVA
CV: Chest pain, A.M.I. Tachyarhythmias
Misc. Vomiting, diaphoresis and pollar local tissure necrosis
ADMINISTRATION
ARREST
:
IO 1:10,000
: 1mg q 3-5 min
SC 1:1000
: none
ALLERGIC REACTION
IO 1:10,000
: .1 -10 mg q 10-15 min
SC 1:1000
: .3-.5mg q 5-15min
ONSET/DURATION
IV/ET < 2min
SC 3-10 min with longer duration
Author
sonic054
ID
89012
Card Set
Epinephrine
Description
Drug Cards (Epinephrine)
Updated
2011-06-04T02:50:03Z
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