EPINEPHRINE- EPIPEN, ADRENALIN

• Mode of Action:alpha and beta receptor agonist
• DOSE: :ACLS: 1 mg 1:10,000 IV PALS: 0.01 mg/kg 1:10,000 IV
• Anaphylaxis: 0.1-0.5 mg 1:1,000 IM/SQ (IM preferred)
• Peds anaphylaxis/asthma: 0.01 mg/kg 1:1,000 IM/SQ (max single dose 0.3 mg)
• Hypotension refractory to IVF: 1-10 mcg/min IV 
• EMERGENT INDICATIONS: anaphylaxis, ACLS arrest, PALS/NRP arrest, severe asthma
• WARNINGS:  dosing errors (10 fold errors), tissue necrosis (needs to administered via central venous line), dysrhythmias, Preg C
• Reference:Dental ghoms Textbook Of Oral Medicine