INDICATIONS:

• Anaphylaxis
• Bronchodilator for Asthma refractory to Albuterol.

 

ADMINISTRATION:

• IV, IO

 

DOSAGE:

ADULT:

• 125 MG IV/IO

 

PEDIATRIC:

• 2 mg/kg IV/IO; maximum 125 mg

 

THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:

• Potentiates vascular smooth muscle relaxation by beta adrenergic agonists..

 

RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Use with caution in patients with: GI Bleeding Diabetes Mellitus Severe Infection

 

SIDE EFFECTS:

• Headache, Hypertension, Sodium and water retention, Hypokalemia, Alkalosis

 

SPECIAL NOTES / RESTRICTIONS:

• Hypoglycemic responses to insulin and oral Hypoglycemic agents may be blunted;

• Potassium depleting agents may potentiate Hypokalemia induced by corticosteroids.