drug study - epinephrine (adrenalin)
DESCRIPTION
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 beta2-adrenergic receptors resulting in relaxation of smooth muscle of the bronchial tree, cardiac stimulation, and dilation of skeletal vasculature; small doses can cause vasodilation via beta2vascular receptors; large doses may produce constriction of skeletaTRANSCRIPT
Brand Name: AdrenalinGeneric Name: EpinephrineIndications: Bronchospasms, anaphylactic reactions, cardiac arrest, Drug Classification: Adrenergic Agonist Agent; Bronchodilator; AntidoteMechanism of Action: Stimulates alpha-, beta-, and beta2-adrenergic receptors resulting
in relaxation of smooth muscle of the bronchial tree, cardiac stimulation, and dilation of skeletal vasculature; small doses can cause vasodilation via beta 2- vascular receptors; large doses may produce constriction of skeletal and vascular smooth muscle; decreases production of aqueous humor and increases aqueous outflow; 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/kgSpecial Precaution: Elderly, Pregnancy & lactation, cardiovascular disease,
Arrhythmias, HPN, Hyperthyroidism, Glaucoma, DMPregnancy Risk Category: CAdverse Reactions:
CV: Pounding heartbeat, tachycardia, flushing, HypertensionCNS: Nervousness, restlessness, dizziness, headache, insomnia, lightheadednessGI: Nausea, vomiting
Neuromuscular & Skeletal: Weakness, tremblingMiscellaneous: Diaphoresis
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to epinephrine or any component Cardiac arrhythmias, angle-closure glaucoma
Form: Inj.Nursing Responsibilities:
Monitor heart rate, blood pressure,pulse, site of infusion for blanching Assess lung sounds before & after treatment Note amount, color, & character of sputum produced