Racemic Epinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Racemic epinephrine
2
Q
Trade name
A
Vaponefrin
3
Q
Class
A
Sympathomimetic
4
Q
Mechanism of action
A
Chemical isomer of epinephrine that stimulates both A and B receptors with a slight preference for B2 to cause bronchodilation.
Relives subglottic edema associated with croup
5
Q
Indications
A
Croup
Laryngeal edema
6
Q
Contraindications
A
Hypertension
Epiglottitis
Significant cardiovascular disease
7
Q
Side effects / adverse reactions
A
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Dysrhythmia
Headache
Nausea/vomiting
Syncope
Increased myocardial oxygen demand
8
Q
adult dose
A
n/a
9
Q
pediatric dose
A
0.25-0.75 of 2.25% solution in total of 3ml via small volume nebulizer
10
Q
duration of action
A
onset 5 minutes
peak 5-15 minutes
duration 1-3 hours
