epi Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
adrenaline
2
Q
class
A
sympathomimetic
3
Q
description
A
alpha, beta 1, beta 2 agonist
4
Q
mechanism of action
A
increases HR
increases heart muscle contractility
increases conductivity through av node
vasoconstriction
5
Q
onset
A
1-2 min IV
6
Q
half life
A
2-5 min
7
Q
duration
A
5-10 min
8
Q
indications
A
cardiac arrest
profound symptomatic bradycardia
9
Q
contraindications
A
hypovolemic shock
coronary insufficiency
HTN
10
Q
side effects
A
dysrhythmia
HTN
chest pain
11
Q
supplied
A
0.1 mg/ml (1:10000) ampule
1 mg/10 ml prefilled syringe
12
Q
dose/ administration
A
IV, IO: 1 mg repeat every 3-5 min
