Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

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Desired and Adverse Reactions
  • Desired effects of Epinephrine:
    • Increased heart rate
    • Increased heart contractility
    • Peripheral vasoconstriction
    • Reverses bronchospasm
    • Reverses capillary permeability

  • Adverse Reactions
    • Hypertension
    • Dysrhythmias
    • Pulmonary edema
    • Anxiety/Restlessness
    • Nausea
    • Headache [6, 13]
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