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Epinephrine 1:1000
Class
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Epinephrine 1:1000
sympathomimetic
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Epinephrine 1:1000
Actions
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Epinephrine 1:1000
1. Alpha: Vasoconstriction - improves coronary blood flow and supports blood pressure in anaphylactic shock
2. Beta 1: inotropic and chronotropic effects
3. Beta 2: bronchodiation
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Indications
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Epinephrine 1:1000
1. asthma
2. exacerbation of COPD
3. allergic reactions
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Contraindications
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Epinephrine 1:1000
1. patients with history of underlying cardiovascular disease
2. hypertension
3. pregnancy
4. tachyarrhythmias
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Precautions
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Epinephrine 1:1000
1. protect medication from light
2. monitor blood pressure, pulse and ekg
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Side Effects
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Epinephrine 1:1000
1. palpitations and tachycardia
2. anxiousness
3. headache
4. tremor
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Dosage
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Epinephrine 1:1000
0.3-0.5mg
To make 1:10,000
1mg/1ml of 1:1000 plus 9ml of NS
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Route
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SQ
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How Supplied
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Epinephrine 1:1000
ampule and prefilled syringe: 1mg/ml
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Pediatric Dosage
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Epinephrine 1:1000
0.01mg/kg up to 0.3mg
(can give ET in pediatric cardiac arrest)
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