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Racemic Epinephrine
Drug Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Generic | Racemic Epinephrine |
| Brand | Vaponefrin |
| Class | Sympathomimetic |
| Mechanism of Action | Bronchodilation, increases heart rate and cardiac contractile force |
| Indications | Croup |
| Contraindications | Epiglottitis, drug hypersensitivity |
| Precautions | Pregnancy, only 1 dose in prehospital setting, monitor vitals in case of tachyarrhythmias |
| Side effects | palpitations, anxiety, headache |
| Dosage | 0.25-0.75 of 2.25% solution in 2.0 mL NS |
| Max Dosage | 1 dose |
| Routes of administration | Inhalation |