• Class: Adrenergic agent, inotropic 

• Action: Binds with both alpha and beta receptors to produce increased blood pressure, heart rate and bronchodilation 

• Indications: Bronchospasms, anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest

• Adverse Effects: Tachycardia, anxiety, headache, hypertension, nervousness, tremors, chest pain, nausea/vomiting

• Contraindications: Supra Ventricular Tachycardia, glaucoma 

• Special Considerations: Pregnancy Class C

Dosages:

Adults:

Cardiac Arrest: 

• 1mg (1:10,000) IV/IO q 3-5mins

Asthma/anaphylaxis: 

• 0.3 ml (1:1,000) SQ/IM MAX dose is 1mg

Pediatrics: 

Bradycardia/Cardiac Arrest: 

• 0.01mg/kg (0.1ml/kg) of (1:10,000) IV/IO q 3-5mins

Asthma/anaphylaxis: 

• 0.01mg/kg (1:1,000) SQ MAX dose is 0.3mg

Respiratory Distress:

• 0.5 ml/kg (1:1,000) (MAX 5ml) mixed with 2ml NS via SVN

Neonatal Resuscitation:

• 0.01 - 0.03mg/kg of (1:10,000) IV/IO