epi-pen (epinephrine)

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Last updated 4:10 AM on 8/23/26
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class

sympathomimetic (both alpha and beta effects)

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dose

Adult (>66lbs): 0.3mg Pediatric (<66lbs): 0.15mg

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route

intramuscular (IM)

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action

On the bronchi - bronchodilation (BETA - 2)

On the peripheral vasculature: vasoconstriction (alpha)

On teh heart = increased heart rate (BETA -1)/ chronotropic

  • increased contractility.inotropic

  • increased AV conduction/dromotropic

  • increased automaticity/dromotropic

ONSET: approximately 1 min

DURATION: 10-20min


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indication

  • suspected anaphylaxis or sever allergic reaction, including respiratory distress and/or shock

  • medical direction approval o


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contradiction

NONE