About epinephrine . use of epinephrine , side effects etc

1. Definition
 Uses
 Storage
 Indication
Contra-indication
Side Effect
Epinephrine

2. Epinephrine is a drug
and more commonly
known as adrenaline is
a hormone secreted by
the medullas of
Definition

3. As a drug Epinephrine is used chiefly as a
 Stimulant in Cardiac Arrest
 Vasoconstrictor In shock
 as a Bronchodilator
 Antispasmodic in Bronchial asthma
 Epinephrine is found in a small amount
in the body and is essential for maintaining
cardiovascular homeostasis because of its
Uses

4.  Adrenaline is Sensitive To
Light
 Do not store in cartons
 Store Below 25 Degree
 Do not refrigerate of
Storage

5. Emergency treatment in
anaphylaxis. Bronchospasm,
Asthma,Caridac Failure.
Adult: 0.2–1mg (preferred) or IM
(avoid buttocks) every 4 hrs as needed.
Children: 0.01mg/kg (max 0.5mg)
Indications

6.  People With High Blood Pressure
 People With Diabetes
 People With Hart Disease and
Heart blood Slow problems
 Children under 30 kg
 People with long term lung disease
 People with mental health problem
Contra-indication

7. How We use
Epinephrine ?

8.  Abnormal and decreased touch
Sensation.
 Arm, back or jaw pain.
 Bleeding Discoloration of skin .
 Fainting
 Dizziness
 Headache and Nervousness
Side Effects