RACEMIC EPINEPHRINE (microNefrin, Vaponefrin) Flashcards
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RACEMIC EPINEPHRINE (microNefrin, Vaponefrin)
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Name/Class: RACEMIC EPINEPHRINE (microNefrin, Vaponefrin)/Sympathomimetic Agonist
Description: Racemic epinephrine is a variation of epinephrine used only for inhalation to induce bronchodilation and to reduce laryngeal edema and mucus secretion.
Indications: Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis).
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, hypertension, or epiglottitis.
Precautions be monitored. : May result in tachycardia and other dysrhythmias. Patient vital signs and ECG should
Dosage/Route: 0.25 -0.5mg in 3 mL NS once by nebulizer.
Pedi: same as adult.
