Epinephrine

Question 1

What is the generic name for Adrenalin?

Answer 1

Epinephrine

Question 2

What is the brand name for epinephrine?

Answer 2

Adrenalin

Question 3

Drug class of Epi?

Answer 3

sympathomimetic

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Epi?

Answer 4

Alpha and Beta agonist (altho there’s more alpha than beta). Increase in chrono, ino, and dromo effects. Will cause some bronchodilation

Question 5

Indications for Epi?

Answer 5

Cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, asthma, symptomatic bradycardia

Question 6

Contraindications for Epi?

Answer 6

tachycardia, hypertension, hypothermia, Pulmonary Embolism, MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA, hypovolemic shock

Question 7

Adverse effects of Epi?

Answer 7

nervous, tachy, hypertensive, headache

Question 8

Precautions for Epi?

Answer 8

Pretentious to other sympathomimetics, deactivates alkaline solutions and beta-blockers

Question 9

Anaphylaxis and asthma dose/concentration of Epi?

Answer 9

0.3-0.5mg in a 1 : 1,000 solution

Question 10

Cardiac arrest dosage/concentration of Epi?

Answer 10

1mg in a 1 : 10,000 solution, every Q 3-5mins until you run out.

Question 11

Which route can Epi 1 : 1,000 be given?

Answer 11

IM/SubQ only!

Question 12

Which route can Epi 1 : 10,000 be given?

Answer 12

IV or IO only!