Racemic Epinephrine Flashcards
1
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Recemic Epinephrine: Class
A
Sympathomimetic
2
Q
Racemic Epinephrine: Indications
A
- Croup
- Laryngeal edema
- Bronchial asthma
3
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Racemic Epinephrine: Contraindications
A
- Hypertension
*Underlying cardiovascular disease
*Epiglottitis.
4
Q
Racemic Epinephrine: Adult Dose
A
Adult: **11.25 mg **(0.5 ml) Dilute 0.5 ml solution for inhalation with 2.5 ml
normal saline in nebulizer
5
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Racemic Epinephrine: Pediatric Dose
A
Same as Adult!