Initial treatment of all anaphylactic reactions except that due to epinephrine itself. Cardiac stimulant in case of collapse, shock & anesth accidents. Useful as hemostatic in hemorrhage & prolongs action of infiltration anesth agent. Urticaria.
Severe case of anaphylactic shockAdult 0.5 mL of 1:1,000 soln in 10 mL saline IV. Bronchial asthma & bronchospasm 0.3-0.5 mL of 1:1,000 soln diluted SC. May be repeated every 20 min for 2-3 doses.
Cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia of >140 bpm, severe HTN, narrow-angle glaucoma, during anesth w/ halogenated hydrocarbon or cyclopropane w/ local anesth of finger or toe, woman in labor, cardiac dilation & 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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