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May 19 Tylenol, Racemic Epi > Racemic Epi/ Vaponephrine > Flashcards

Racemic Epi/ Vaponephrine Flashcards

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Mech of action

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A and B agonist, (slightly B2 selective) > brochodilation, decreased mucous membrane secretions, relieves subglottic edema

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Drug class

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Sympathomimetic

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Pharmacokinetics

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OOA - <5min inhaled
Peak - 5-15min
Duration - 1-3hrs
HL - NA

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Indications

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Croup (Laryngotracheobronchittis)

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Contraindications

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Epiglotitis

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Side effects

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Restlessness, anxiety, dizzy, HA, HTN, tacchycardia, NV

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Dose

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PEDI - 5mg 1:1000 Epi in 2.5-3.0mL NS, nebulized with O2
or
0.25-0.75 of 2.25% solution in 2 mL NS nebulized with O2

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Precautions

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Rebound effects following clearance of medication

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Drug - Drug

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Additive effects with other sympathomimetics

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May 19 Tylenol, Racemic Epi (2 decks)

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