racemic epinephrine - vaponephrine Flashcards
1
Q
drug class
A
sympathomimetic
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
alpha and beta agonist (slightly Beta 2 selective)- bronchodialation, decreased mucous membrane secretions, relieves subglottic edema
3
Q
onset
A
less than 5 min inhaled
4
Q
peak
A
5-15min
5
Q
duration
A
1-3 h
6
Q
half life
A
N/A
7
Q
indication, field use
A
croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)
8
Q
contraindication
A
epiglottitis
9
Q
side effects, adverse reactions
A
restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, headache, hypertension, tachycardia, n+v
10
Q
dose pedi
A
5mg 1:1000 Epi in 2.5 -3.0ml NS nebulized with oxygen
or
0.25-0.75 of 2.25% solution in 2ml Ns nebulized with oxygen
11
Q
precautions
A
rebound effects with following clearance of medication
12
Q
drug on drug interactions
A
additive effects with other sympathomimetics
