Epinephrine

What is the generic name?

Epinephrine

What is the trade name?

Adrenalin

What is Epi classified as?

Sympathomimetic agonist and hormone

what does sympathomimetic mean?

It mimics the sympathetic/fight or flight response

What receptors does epi bind to?

Alpha and Beta adrenergic receptors

What does epi do to bronchial smooth muscle?

relaxes it- thus bronchodilation

what does epi do to systemic vascular resistance?

Increases it

what happens to ventricular access?

It increases

What happens to blood pressure with rapid IV Epi?

Rapid increase in blood pressure, mainly systolic.

What is a positive chronotropic effect/.

Increased heart rate

What is a positive inotropic effect?

Increased force of cardiac contraction

What is a positive dromotropic effect

Increased conduction

What is Epi’s SQ/IM onset?

3-10 mins

What is epis IV/ET onset

Under 2 mins

What is the SQ/IM peak effect?

20mins

what is the IV/ET peak effects?

under 5 mins

what is the SQ/IM duration?

20-30 mins

What is the IV/ET duration

5-10 mins

What is the half life of epi?

2-5 mins

What are the indications for epi?

Anaphylaxis

What is s contraindication for epi?

hypovolemic shock

What condition is listen as a pre caution for epi?

Epiglottitis

What should epi be protected from?

Light

What type of solutions can deactivate epi?

Alkaline solutions

Give examples of alkaline solutions that can deactivate epinephrine

Sodium bicarbonate and furosemide

What should you do if administering epi and sodium bicarbonate through the same IV line?

Flush IV line between administrations