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Epinephrine 1:1000

A 
0.3-0.5 mg IM
Sympathetic agonist
For asthma, anaphylaxis 
Contra: hypertension
Side Effects: caution with antidepressants, headache
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Albuterol (Proventil)

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2.5 mg in 2.5ml n/s nebulizer
Sympathetic agonist
For asthma, COPD, bronchospasms
Contra: hypersensitivity
Side Effects: hypertension, arrhythmias
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Racemic Epinephrine

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0.25 - 0.75ml via nebulizer
Sympathetic agonist
For laryngotraceobronchitis (croup)
Contra: not for epiglottis
Side Effects: increased HR
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Trebutaline (Brethine)

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0.25mg inhalation or S/C
Sympathetic agonist
For asthma, bronchospams, COPD
Contra: hypersensitivity
Side Effects: hypertension, arrhythmia
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Isotharine (Bronkosol)

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N/A
Sympathetic agonist
For asthma, bronchospasm, COPD
Contra: hypersensitivity
Side Effects: hypertension
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Metaproternol (Alupent)

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0.2 - 0.3mg in 2.5ml fluid nebulizer 
Sympathetic agonist
For asthma, bronchospasm, COPD
Contra: arrhythmia, tachycardia
Side Effects: arrhythmias
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Aminophylline (Somophyllin)

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250 - 500mg in 80 - 90ml of D5W infuse over 20 - 30 mins (except CHF)
Xanthine
For asthma, bronchospam, COPD
Contra: hypersensitivity
Side Effects: hypotension, arrhythmia
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Theophylline (Theo-dur)

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Xantine

For asthma, COPD

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Atropine

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0.5 - 1mg in 2-3ml of saline via nebulizer
Anticholinergics
For bradycardia, COPD, asthma
Contra: tachycardia, hypersensitivity
Side Effects: anxiety
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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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500 mcg via nebulazer
Anticholinergics
For asthma, bronchospasm, COPD
Contra: hypersensitivity
Side Effects: headache pop
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Methylprednisolone (solu-Medrol)

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125 - 250mg IV
Corticosteroid
For anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD
Contra: none in acute setting
Side Effects: fluid retention, CHF
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Hydrocortisone

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40 - 250mg IV
Corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory
For anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD
Contra: none in acute setting
Side Effects: fluid retention, CHF
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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40 - 80mg IV
Loop diuretic
For CHF, pulmonary edema
Contra: pregnancy, dehydration
Side Effects: few
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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

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1 (0.4mg) tab x 3 sublingual
Antiangial (smooth muscle relaxer)
For angina, pulmonary edema 
Contra: hypotension, child under 12
Side Effects: hypotension, headache
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Magnesium Sulfate

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2g over 2 - 5 mins
Mineral
For severe bronchospasm, arrhythmia
Contra: shock, hypocalcemia, hypertension, 3rd degree block
Side Effects: flushing, bradycardia, hypotension, arrhythmia

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