Epinephrine (adrenalin)

Question 1

Indications for use?

Answer 1

Epi 1:1000 IM Injection

•anaphylaxis

Question 2

Contraindications?

Answer 2

Glaucoma.

Shock other than anaphylactic shock.

Question 3

Side effects?

Answer 3

Headache, palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia

Question 4

Special notes?

Answer 4

Don’t mix with Alkaline solutions. EpiPen = 0.3 mg 1 to 1000
EpiPen = 0.15 mg 1 to 2000
Pregnancy category C

Question 5

Usual dose?

Answer 5

1:1000 (1 mg in 1 ml)
•anaphylaxis
•above 60Ibs=0.3mg IM
•under 60Ibs=0.15mg IM

Question 6

Monitor, report, document?

Answer 6

Breath sounds, vital signs within five minutes after administration.
Effect on heart rate.
Continuous ECG monitoring.

Question 7

Drug action?

Answer 7

Increases heart rate and force. Vasoconstriction. Bronchodilation.