• 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: (1:10,000) q 3-5min

• IV 1mg

• IO 1mg

Asthma/anaphylaxis: (1:1,000)

• SQ 0.3-0.5mg MAX dose is 1mg

• IM 0.3-0.5 MAX dose is 1mg

Pediatrics:

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