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Generic name
Epinephrine
Brand name for Epinephrine
EpiPen Jr, Auvi-Q, Adrenaclick, and Symjepi
Indications
Anaphylaxis
Contraindications to administering Epinephrine
Hypovolemic shock (or hypovolemia), Severe Hypoxia, and Angle Closure Gluacoma
Routes:
Through auto-injector (Intra-muscular) in the outer thigh
Adverse effects of Epinephrine
Adverse Effects
Tachycardia, anxiety, tremors, dizziness, and headache
Drug interactions with epinephrine
Propranaolol, Atenolol, Amitriptyline, Prazosin, Digoxin, Diphenhydramine (The benefits outweigh the risks in anaphalactic shock)
Adult dose of Epinephrine
.3 mg in 10000 mL solution of Saline
Pediatric dose of Epinephrine
.15 mg in 10000 mL solution of Saline