Racemic Epinephrine Flashcards

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Recemic Epinephrine: Class

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Sympathomimetic

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Racemic Epinephrine: Indications

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  • Croup
  • Laryngeal edema
  • Bronchial asthma
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Racemic Epinephrine: Contraindications

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  • Hypertension
    *Underlying cardiovascular disease
    *Epiglottitis.
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Racemic Epinephrine: Adult Dose

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Adult: **11.25 mg **(0.5 ml) Dilute 0.5 ml solution for inhalation with 2.5 ml
normal saline in nebulizer

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Racemic Epinephrine: Pediatric Dose

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Same as Adult!

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