Drug Study On EPINEPHRINE
Drug Study On EPINEPHRINE
Drug Study On EPINEPHRINE
EPINEPHRINE
Submitted to:
Clinical Instructor
Submitted by:
Clint S. Ancog
BSN – 2A
Generic Name: epinephrine
Brand Name: Adrenalin
What is Epinephrine?
Dose
Anaphylaxis
Indications
Anaphylaxis
Acute asthma attack
Bronchodilation
Chronic simple glaucoma
Hypersensitivity reaction
Prolong local anesthetic effects
Restore cardiac rhythm in cardiac arrest
Contraindications
Side Effects
Anxiety
Apprehensiveness
Restlessness
Tremor
Weakness
Dizziness
Sweating
Palpitations
Pallor
Nausea and Vomiting
Headache
Respiratory Difficulties
Drug Interaction
Sympathomimetics
β-blockers, such as propranolol
Tricyclic anti-depressants
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitors, such as entacapone
Clonidine
Doxapram
Oxytocin
Nurse Responsibilities
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