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EMR
EMT
AEMT
Paramedic
Extended
Epinephrine 1:1,000
Action
Onset
Sympathomimetic
< 5 minutes
Indications
Anaphylaxis
Severe Asthma Attack
Adult Dose
0.3mg Epi 1:1,000 IM
Pediatric Dose
0.01 mg/kg Epi 1:1,000 IM
Maximum single dose 0.3mg IM
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity
Adverse Reactions
Cardiac: arrhythmias, hypertension, angina
Other: Cerebral hemorrhage, hemiplegia, subarachnoid hemorrhage
Precautions
Protect from light. Do not use if discolored or contains precipitate.
Considerations
Use IM only. Never administer Epi 1:1,000 intravenously or via intraosseous devices under any circumstances.
Epinephrine 1:1,000