Initial treatment of all anaphylactic reactions except to epinephrine. Cardiac stimulant in case of collapse, shock & anesth accidents. Hemostatic in hemorrhages & prolongs action of infiltration anesth. Frequently employed in urticaria.
IM/SC/IVAnaphylactic shock 500 mcg IM inj repeated as necessary every 5 min. Emergency self administration: 300 mcg. Childn 10 mcg/kg by IM inj, depending on age & wt.Advanced cardiac life supportAdult Initially 1 mg IV, may be repeated as often as every 2-3 min during resuscitation. Childn 10 mcg/kg IV.
Cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia >140 bpm, severe HTN, narrow-angle glaucoma, during anesth w/ halogenated hydrocarbon of cyclopropane, local anesth of finger or toe, woman in labor, cardiac dilution & coronary insufficiency.
C01CA24 - epinephrine ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulants excluding glycosides. Used in the treatment of hypotension.
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