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Paramedic drugs
Question | Answer |
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Epinephrine class | Sympathomimetic |
Epinephrine trade name | Adrenalin |
Epinephrine Mechanism of Action | direct acting alpha beta agonist alpha: bronchial, cutaneous, renal and visceral ateriolar vasoconstriction,Beta 1: positive inotropic and chronotropic actions, increases automaticity,Beta 2: Bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of skeletal vas |
Epinephrine Indication | cardiac arrest:asystole,PEA,VF,pulseless VT,Severe bronchospasm, Asthma, Bronchiolitis, Anaphylaxis, Bradycardia in children |
Epinephrine Contraindications | hypertension, Hypothermia, pulmonary edema, Coronary insufficiency, Hypovolemic shock |