Epinephrine

Adrenaline, also known as adrenaline or epinephrine, is a hormone, neurotransmitter, and medication. Epinephrine is normally produced by both the adrenal glands and certain neurons. It plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response by increasing blood flow to muscles, output of the heart, pupil dilation response, and blood sugar level. It does this by binding to alpha and beta receptors.

Dosage

• 1mg /IV in cardic arrest every 3- 5 minutes

• 2-10 mcg /minute, infusion in symptomatic bradycardia

• 0.1- 0.5mcg/kg ,infusion in post cardic arrest victims