Epi 1:1000/ Epi 1:10,000

Question 1

What is the trade name for Epi 1:1000?

Answer 1

Adrenalin chloride

Question 2

What class of drug is Epi 1:1000?

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic: stimulates alpha 1, beta 1, and beta 2 adrenergic receptors

Question 3

What is the dosage for Epi 1:1000?

Answer 3

.3-.5 mg repeated every 10 to 15 min as needed (adult)

Question 4

What is the route of administration for Epi 1:1000?

Answer 4

Subcutaneous, IV, IM, autoinjector in anterolateral aspect of the thigh

Question 5

What are the indications for Epi 1:1000?

Answer 5

Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, bronchial asthma

Question 6

What are the contraindications for Epi 1:1000?

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity, hypovolemic shock, coronary insufficiency, hypertension

Question 7

What is the trade name for Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 7

Adrenalin chloride

Question 8

What class of drug is Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 8

Inotropic. Sympathomimetic that stimulates alpha 1, beta 1, and beta 2 receptors

Question 9

What is the dosage for Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 9

1 mg every 3-5 minutes. No limit to how much of the drug you can give on a code. Half life is 3-5 min

Question 10

What is the route of administration for Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 10

IV, IO, ET tube

Question 11

What are the indications for Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 11

Any type of clinical death or cardiac arrest. V-fib, pulse less v-tach, Asystole

Question 12

What are the contraindications for Epi 1:10,000?

Answer 12

Patients with hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, patients with angle closure glaucoma, patients in shock (nonanaphylactic), obstetrics when maternal BP is in excess of 130/80

Question 13

What are the side effects of Epi 1:1000?

Answer 13

Headache, nausea, restlessness, weakness, dysarrythmias, hypertension

Question 14

What are the side effects of Epi 1:10000?

Answer 14

Anxiety, headache, restlessness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, pallor, respiratory difficulty