Brand Name: Adrenalin

Generic Name: Epinephrine

Indications: Bronchospasms, anaphylactic reactions, cardiac arrest,
Drug Classification: Adrenergic Agonist Agent; Bronchodilator; Antidote
Mechanism of Action: Stimulates alpha-, beta-, and beta
2
-adrenergic receptors resulting
in relaxation oI smooth muscle oI the bronchial tree, cardiac stimulation, and
dilation oI skeletal vasculature; small doses can cause vasodilation via beta
2
-
vascular receptors; large doses may produce constriction oI skeletal and
vascular smooth muscle; decreases production oI aqueous humor and increases
aqueous outIlow; dilates the pupil by contracting the dilator muscle
Dosage: Children 1 month-2 yrs. 0.3-0.5 mg/kg; children .2 yrs. Adults 0.4-0.5 mg/kg
Special Precaution: Elderly, Pregnancy & lactation, cardiovascular disease,
Arrhythmias, HPN, Hyperthyroidism, Glaucoma, DM
Pregnancy Risk Category: C
Adverse Reactions:
CV: Pounding heartbeat, tachycardia, Ilushing, Hypertension
CNS: Nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, headache, insomnia, lightheadedness
GI: Nausea, vomiting
Neuromuscular & Skeletal: Weakness, trembling
Miscellaneous: Diaphoresis
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to epinephrine or any component
Cardiac arrhythmias, angle-closure glaucoma
Form: Inj.
Nursing Responsibilities:
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure,pulse, site oI inIusion Ior blanching
Assess lung sounds beIore & aIter treatment
Note amount, color, & character oI sputum produced