Adrenalien drug sheet

Question 1

what is the presenstation?

Answer 1

1 mg in 1ml

1mg in 10ml

Question 2

what is the pharmacology of adrenaline?

Answer 2

increased HR by increasing SA node firing rate - beta 1
increase conduction velocity through av node - beta 1
increases myocardia; contractility beta 1
bronchodilation beta 2
perhipheral vasoconstriction alpha

Question 3

how is it metabolised?

Answer 3

by monoamine oxidase and other enzymes in the blood, liver and nerve endings, secreted in the kidneys

Question 4

what are the precautions?

Answer 4

elderly/frain
pts with cardiovascular disease
pt on monoamine oxidse inhibitors
higher doses may be required for paitents on beta blockers

Question 5

what are the side effects?

Answer 5

tachycardia, SVT, Ventricular arythmias, hypertension, pupil dilation, increases size of MI, feeling anxious/palpitations

Question 6

what are the IV

onset , peka and suration?

Answer 6

30 seconds, 3-5 minutes, 5-10 minutes

Question 7

what are the IM onset, peak and duration?

Answer 7

30 - 90 seconds
4-10 minutes
5-10 minutes