epinephrine
| Uses | • emergency treatment of type I hypersensitivity |
| Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Contraindications • do not use to counteract circulatory collapse or hypotension caused by phenothiazines Drug interactions • beta blockers, cardiac glycosides, digitalis, diuretics, quinidine |
| Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • anxiety • apprehensiveness • restlessness • tremor • weakness • dizziness • sweating • palpitations • pallor • nausea • vomiting • headache • respiratory difficulties |
| Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 0.3 to 0.5 mg of undiluted drug intramuscularly |
| Monitoring | |
| Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |