Epinephrine Pharmacology
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A set of vocabulary flashcards summarizing the key pharmacological aspects of Epinephrine.
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Epinephrine
Also known as adrenaline; a sympathomimetic drug that stimulates alpha and beta receptors.
Mechanism of Action
Stimulates alpha and beta receptors, increasing heart rate, myocardial contractility, vasoconstriction, and relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.
Indications for Epinephrine
Includes cardiac arrest, symptomatic bradycardia, anaphylaxis, near death asthma, and croup/stridor.
Contraindications
None in emergency setting
Adult Dose for VFib/VTach/PEA/Asystole
1.0 mg IV every 3 - 5 minutes at a concentration of 1:10,000.
Bradycardia Infusion Dose
2.0 – 10.0 mcg/min.
Asthma/Anaphylaxis IM Dose
0.3 – 0.5 mg IM/SQ at a concentration of 1:1,000 every 3 - 5 minutes.
Pediatric Dose for Bradycardia/VFib/VTach/PEA/Asystole
0.01 mg/kg IV.
Side Effects of Epinephrine
Includes anxiety, headache, hypertension, cardiac dysrhythmias, tremors, chest pain, and nausea/vomiting.
Precautions when Administering Epinephrine
Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, elderly patients, hypertension, and during pregnancy.
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