Alpha/Beta Agonists

Question 1

Ephedrine Sulfate

Ephedrine

Answer 1

Class: alpha/beta agonist, increase BP
Supplied: 50mg/ml
Dose per kg (bolus): 5 - 10mg, IV titrated
Vol per 70kg: 1 - 2ml, titrated
Syringe: 10ml of 5mg/ml

Question 2

Phenylephrine HCl

Neosynephrine

Answer 2

Class: alpha agonist/increase BP
Concentration: 10mg/ml
Dose per kg (bolus): 50 - 100mcg, IV (dilute to 100mcg/ml)
Vol per 70kg: 0.5 - 1ml, titrated (with 100mcg/ml)
Syringe: 10ml of 100mcg/ml

Question 3

Epinephrine HCl

Adrenaline

Answer 3

Class: alpha/beta agonist, increase BP & HR
Supplied: 1mg/ml (dilute to 100mcg/ml)
Dose per kg (bolus): 30 - 300mcg/kg (anaphylaxis) or 1mg(cardiac arrest)
Vol per 70kg: 1.4 - 7ml (vaso-pressor)
Syringe: 1 or 10ml of 100mcg/ml concentration