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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
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Sympathomimetic
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
ROUTE: |
IM / IVPB (piggy back rarely) NEVER IVP
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
Adult dose: |
Asthmatic/ Anaphylaxis: 0.3mg-0.5mg IM
Profound symptomatic bradycardia: 2-10 mcg/min IVPB (Mix 1mg in 500mL NS) |
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
Pediatric dose: |
Asthmatic/ Anaphylaxis: 0.3mg-0.5mg IM
Profound symptomatic bradycardia: 2-10 mcg/min IVPB (Mix 1mg in 500mL NS) |
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
DRUG ACTION: |
Alpha: peripheral vasoconstriction
Beta 1: increase HR and strength Beta 2: broncodialation |
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
INDICATIONS: |
Allergic reaction/ Anaphylactic shock/ Bronchospasm due to
Asthma ONLY (not COPD or cardiac wheezes) |
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
PRECAUTIONS: |
monitor ECG, massage injection site, Pt on Beta blockers may need higher doses of epi and or Glucagon
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
SIDE EFFECTS: |
TACHY arrhythmias, VENTRICULAR arrhythmias, headache, flushing, N&V, chest pain
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Epi 1:1000 (Epi 1:1)
CONTRAINDICATION: |
ASTHMA: heart disease/ History of AMI/ over 45 y/o /Arrhythmias/ in labor
ALLERGIC REACTION: none |
