Racemic Epinephrine

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

BRONCHODILATORS

Vaponefrine (RACEMIC EPINEPHRINE) / Bronchodilator, Adrenergic

DESCRIPTION

  • Slightly different chemically from epinephrine. Stimulates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors with a slight preference for the beta2 receptors in the lungs. This results in bronchodilation and a decrease in mucus secretion. It also helps in relieving the subglottic edema associated with croup when administered by inhalation.

INDICATIONS

  • For the treatment of bronchospasm associated with croup.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Epiglottitis, severe tachyarrhythmias.

PRECAUTIONS

  • Use with antihistamines or tricyclic antidepressants may cause adverse cardiac effects.

DOSAGE

  • 0.5 mg nebulized via updraft added to 3 ml of normal saline AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosage.
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