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8 Cards in this Set
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Class
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Sympathomimetic
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Mechanism of Action
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stimulates alpha (α) and beta (β) adrenergic receptors
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Indications
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asystole and V-fib/tach without a pulse, PEA, bradycardia, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm/constriction, and croup (racemic)
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Contraindications
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None
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Precautions
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MAO inhibitors
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Side Effects
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Increased myocardial oxygen demand, ischemia, tachydysrhythmias, and tissue necrosis
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Interactions
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Sodium bicarbonate
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Dosage
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Cardiac arrest: 1.0 mg/3-5 minutes (1:10,000). Bradycardia: 2-10 mcg/min. Anaphylaxis: 0.3-0.5 mg SC every 5-15 minutes (1:1000). Croup: 0.05 mL/kg via nebulizer (2.25% racemic epinephrine)
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