Medicine Overview

Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Acute asthma or severe bronchospasm
Age: Adult
Dose: Intramuscular or Subcutaneous Injection – 0.3-0.5 ml (300-500 mcg)
Note: The dose may be given via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Indication: Advanced cardiac life support (Cardiac Arrest)
Age: Adult
Condition: Intravenous injection
Dose: Intravenous injection – 1 mg
Frequency: repeated every 2-3 minutes as necessary

Child Dose

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Indication: Acute asthma or severe bronchospasm
Age: Child
Dose: Parenteral Injection – 0.01 ml/kg (10 mcg/kg)
Note: Maximum: 0.5 ml (500 mcg). Dose may be given via intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Indication: Advanced cardiac life support (Cardiac Arrest)
Age: Child
Condition: Initially
Dose: Intravenous Injection – 10 mcg/kg
Frequency: may repeat as often as every 2-3 minutes throughout the resuscitation process

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal Impairment
Dose: Intravenous – dosage not specified
Note: Intravenously administered epinephrine initially may produce constriction of renal blood vessels and decrease urine formation
Administration
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  • Emergency use only
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Halogenated inhalation anaesthetics
May induce ventricular arrhythmia
Alpha- or beta-blocking agents, Methyldopa, Guanethidine
Interactions with cardiovascular effects

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Preexisting Hypertension
Can dangerously increase blood pressure
Occlusive Vascular Disease
Risk of circulation problems

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children.

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