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Pharmacology |
Sympathomimetic, A1 - peripheral vasoconstriction B1 - Inc rate, contraction, irritability B2 - bronchodilation. |
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Indications |
1. Anaphylaxis 2. Bradycardia, inadequate 3. Arrest 4. Croup 5. Life threatening bronchospasm 6. Shock unresponsive to fluid. |
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Contraindications |
1. KSAR. |
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Precautions |
1. Hypovolemic shock. 2. Hypertension 3. MAOIs. |
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Side Effects |
1. Anxiety 2. Headache 3. Hypertension 4. N+V 5. Palpitations/tachyrhythms 6. Pupil dilation. |
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Metabolism |
Metabolised by sympathetic nerve endings and Monamine Oxidase. |
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Onset, Duration, 1/2 life |
30s IV/60s IM, 5-10m, 2m |
