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Racemic Epinephrine
Drug Quiz
Question | Answer |
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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 |