Epinephrin

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Last updated 9:02 PM on 8/2/26
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Type of Drug

Sympathomimetic agent

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What does it do?

Opens airways, raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels to reverse vasodilation and hypotension. Mimics flight or flight response. Increases cardiac contractility, relieves bronchospasm.

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Indication

Severe allergic reactions, anaphylaxis

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Adult Dose

0.3 mg

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Pediatric Dose

0.15 mg

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Route of Administration

Intramuscular Injection

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Contraindications

NONE

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Adverse Effects

High BP, increased pulse rate and cardiac arrhythmias, anxiety, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, dizziness

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Interactions

MAOIs and TCAs increase effects while alpha and beta blockers decrease epi effects