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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===ADRENERGICS===

====Epinephrine (ADRENALINE) / Sympathomimetic====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* A potent alpha and beta stimulant. It increases the electrical activity of the heart through its beta activities.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Ventricular Fibrillation Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia|Ventricular Fibrillation/Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia]], [[Asystole]], [[Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA)|PEA]], [[Acute Asthma or COPD with Wheezing|Acute Asthma]], [[Allergic Reaction Anaphylactic Shock|Allergic Reaction/Anaphylactic Shock]].
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* None in the patient who needs aggressive resuscitation.
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* It should be protected from light and should not be infused with alkaline solutions, such as Sodium Bicarbonate, since they will deactivate Epinephrine.
* The medication's actions are of short duration.
'''DOSAGE'''
* Refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
* Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric dosages.

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Epinephrine]]

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