Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Generic name
Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Brand name
ATC Code
C01CA24
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Adrenaline (epinephrine)

Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Pharmacokinetics in children

No information

dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

No information is present at this moment.

Available formulations

No information is present at this moment.

Dosages

Anaphylaxis, including anaphylactic shock
  • Nasal
    • ≥ 30 kg
      • 2 mg/dose, as required repeat once, administer is same nostril.
  • Intramuscular
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • Administration in hospital setting: 0.01 mg/kg/dose Repeat 2 times at 15-minute intervals if necessary, then every 4 hours if necessary. Max: 0.5 mg/dose.

      • Self administration or administration by parents/caregivers: 

        7,5- 30 kg: 0.15 mg/dose (auto injector pen)
        30-60 kg: 0.3 mg/dose (auto injector pen)
        ≥ 60 kg:  0.3-0.5 mg/dose (auto injector pen)

        A second injection may be needed if the symptoms do not abate or are exacerbated after the first dose. The second injection can be administered after approximately 5-15 minutes.

  • Subcutaneous
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 0.01 mg/kg/dose in 1 dose. Max: 0.5 mg/dose. If necessary, repeat twice every 15 minutes, then every 4 hours..
Resuscitation
  • Endotracheopulmonary
    • Preterm and Term neonate
      • 1:10,000 solution (0.1 mg/ml): 0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg/dose, once only.

      • Endotracheal administration is not preferred. Use only when IV access is not available.

  • Route of administration not applicable
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 5 - 10 microg./kg/dose in 1 dose once only.
  • intra-osseous
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 1:10,000 solution (0.1 mg/ml): 0.01 mg/kg/dose, bolus.
        • Corresponding to 0.1 ml/kg of 1:10.000 solution
        • In case of asystole the following doses may be given: 0.1 mg/kg (corresponding to 0.1 ml/kg of 1:1000 solution)
        • Repeat every 3-5 minutes if necessary
        .

Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects

No information is present at this moment.

The complete list of all contra-indications can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

The complete list of all warnings and precautions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Warnings & precautions in children

Watch out for extravasation: central venous catheter. Watch out for renal and mesenteric vasoconstriction.

Interactions

The complete list of all interactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

CARDIAC STIMULANTS EXCL. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES

This pages provides a list of drugs from the same ATC class for comparison. This does not necessarily mean that these drugs are interchangeable.

Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents
C01CA07
C01CA04
C01CA26
C01CA02
C01CA17
C01CA24
C01CA03
C01CA06
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
C01CE02
Other cardiac stimulants
C01CX08

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