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Drug: Epinephrine
Class: Sympathetic agonist Indications: Bronchial asthma Exacerbation of some forms of COPD Anaphylaxis |
0.3 to 0.5 mg of 1:1000 subcutaneously
Weight- and condition-dependant 0.3 mg is usual starting dose for adults 0.01 mg/kg SC for pediatrics 1:1000 should only be administered SC or IM. |
Contraindications: Patients with underlying cardiovascular disease or hypertension
Patients with profound anaphylactic reactions are usually peripherally vasoconstricted, which will delay absorption of the drug from the subcutaneous site of injection. In these cases, epinephrine 1:10,000 should be administered intravenously. |
