DRUG | SUPPLIED | DOSE | COMMENTS |
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EPHEDRINE (Paeds) Mechanism of action: Stimulates alpha and beta receptors and norepinephrine release, resulting in bronchodilation, cardiac stimulation and increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Ref: 44, 204 Last update: 2019-01-24 |
injection: 50 mg/mL | Hypotension, anesthesia- induced: Children: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg/dose IV Q4-6H. Max 25 mg/dose. Adults: 5-25 mg/dose IV, may repeat once after 5-10 min. PRN, then Q3-4H Maximum: 150 mg/24 hr |
Adverse Effects: May cause arrhythmias, tachycardia, hypertension, and intracranial bleeding. Longer-acting and less potent than epinephrine Standard Prescription: ephedrine __mg IV Q__H (__mg/kg/dose) |