Racemic Epinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Trade
A
microNefrine, Vaponefrine
2
Q
Class
A
Sympathetic Agonist
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors with a slight preference for Beta 2 receptors, causing bronchodilation and relieving subglottic edema
4
Q
Indications
A
Severe laryngotracheobronchits (Croup)
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Epiglottitis
6
Q
Adverse Reactions
A
Tachycardia, Arrhythmias
7
Q
Dose -> Adult
A
Not Given
8
Q
Dose -> Pediatric
A
0.25-0.75mg in 2mL NS once
9
Q
Routes
A
Inhaled
10
Q
Special Considerations
A
Rebound worsening may occur 30-60mins after treatment; All patients should be transported; Can use regular epi (2.5mg 1:1000 in 5cc NS via SVN)
11
Q
Generic
A
racemic epinephrine
