Breathless in the Dust

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Albuterol. The Generic Name: Albuterol Sulfate Proventil, Ventolin Classification: Sympathomimetic, Beta 2 selective adrenergic agonist, Broncho dilator. Action Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, causing broncho dilation. Indication Broncho spasm associated with asthma, COPD, or anaphylaxis. Contraindications are Hypersensitivity, severe tachycardia. Dose: 2 point 5 m g in 3 m L of Normal Saline. Nebulized inhalation. Onset 5 to 15 mins for 3 to 4 hours. Side Effects Tachycardia, tremors, anxiety, palpitations, headache. Special Considerations Monitor heart rate and ECG during administration. [Break] Epinephrine 1 and 1 the Generic Name Epinephrine Adrenalin Classification Sympathomimetic alpha and beta adrenergic agonist Action, Vasoconstriction alpha 1 increased heart rate and contractility beta 1 bronchodilation beta 2. Indication Severe anaphylaxis, acute severe asthma unresponsive to beta-agonists. Contraindications are None in an emergency setting. Dose 0 point 3 m g or 0 point 1 5 m g or 0 point 0 1 m g k g Pediatric. Routes Intramuscular, Onset is 3 to 10 mins over 1 to 4 hours. Side Effects Tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, anxiety, tremors, headache. Special Considerations, Always double-check concentration before injecting. Do not give this shit intravenously. [Break] Epinephrine 1 to 10, Generic Epinephrine Adrenalin. Classification Sympathomimetic. Action Increases cardiac output, myocardial contraction, and heart rate beta 1 systemic vasoconstriction alpha 1. Indication Cardiac arrest V fib pulseless V tach Asystole, PEA. Contraindications are None in cardiac arrest. Dose 1 m g every 3 to 5 minutes. Routes be I V I O. Onset is Immediate for 3 to 5 minutes. Side Effects Tachycardia, hypertension post-resuscitation, dysrhythmias. Special Considerations, Ensure flush follows administration to reach central circulation.