epinephrine HIGH ALERT
CatecholamineWhat it's for
Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, shock drips
Nursing considerations
- Anaphylaxis = IM 0.3-0.5 mg of 1 mg/mL in the thigh — know the concentration difference from code epi (0.1 mg/mL IV)
- Drips: central line preferred, titrate per protocol
- This is the one drug where hesitation kills in anaphylaxis
Key side effects
📈 Watch
HR, BP, site (extravasation)
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
