Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1:10,000 Sterile Solution Minijet

Kraj: Irlandia

Język: angielski

Źródło: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Składnik aktywny:

Adrenaline

Dostępny od:

International Medication Systems (UK) Ltd

Kod ATC:

C01CA; C01CA24

INN (International Nazwa):

Adrenaline

Dawkowanie:

0.1 milligram(s)/millilitre

Forma farmaceutyczna:

Solution for injection

Typ recepty:

Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Dziedzina terapeutyczna:

Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents; epinephrine

Status autoryzacji:

Not marketed

Data autoryzacji:

1978-01-25

Ulotka dla pacjenta

ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE)
1:10,000 STERILE SOLUTION MINIJET
SOLUTION FOR INJECTION
Please note this medicine is
mainly used in emergency
situations and the doctor will have
decided that you needed it.
It is unlikely, therefore, that you
the medicine was administered
to you.
−
to read it again
− If you have any further
questions, ask the doctor or
nurse
− This medicine has been
prescribed for you. Do not pass
it onto others. It may harm
them, even if their symptoms
are the same as yours.
− If any of the side effects get
serious, or if you notice any side
please tell the doctor or nurse.
−
1:10,000 Sterile Solution
Minijet will be called
Adrenaline Minijet
1. What Adrenaline Minijet is and
what it is used for
2. Before you are given Adrenaline
Minijet
3. How Adrenaline Minijet is used
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Adrenaline Minijet
6. Further information.
1. WHAT ADRENALINE STERILE
SOLUTION MINIJET IS AND
WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Adrenaline is a type of drug that
constricts blood vessels, makes
the heart pump more strongly and
opens airways.
It is used in life-threatening
emergencies such as when the
heart has stopped beating. It will
have been used to save your life.
2. BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN
ADRENALINE MINIJET
In emergencies, it may be
impossible for the people looking
after you to get all your details
before they have to treat you. They
will have assessed the situation
and decided it was better to give
you the injection now and ask
questions later.
PLEASE TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF:
•
you are allergic to any of the
ingredients (listed in section
rarely cause hypersensitivity
reactions and bronchospasm
6). Sodium metabisulfite may
•
you suffer from
hyperthyroidism (overactive
thyroid gland)
•
you suffer from hypertension
(high blood pressure)
•
you suffer from heart disease or
long standing chest disease like
asthma or emphysema
•
you suffer from diabetes
•
you suffer from closed angle
glaucoma (an eye condition that
causes sudden blurred vision
with pain and redness)
•
you are allergic to
sy

Charakterystyka produktu

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1:10,000 Sterile Solution Minijet.
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 0.1 mg per ml, in total volume presentations
of 0.3 mg / 3 ml and 1 mg / 10 ml.
Excipients with known effect: sodium metabisulfite (E223) 1 mg in 1 ml
and total sodium 2.7mg in 1 ml.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection.
Clear, colourless solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Adjunctive use in the management of cardiac arrest.
In cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Intracardiac puncture and
intramyocardial injection of adrenaline may be effective
when external cardiac compression and attempts to restore the
circulation by electrical defibrillation or use of a
pacemaker fail.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION (PULSELESS VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA)
Adults:
_Intravenous injection_
10ml (1mg) by intravenous injection repeated every 3-5 minutes as
necessary.
_Endotracheal_
20-30ml (2-3mg) via an endotracheal tube, repeated as necessary.
_Intracardiac injection_
1 to 10ml (0.1 to 1mg), direct into the atrium of the heart.
Intracardiac injection should only be considered if
there is no other
access available.
It
should be undertaken by
personnel trained in the technique.
Children:
_Intravenous injection_
Initially 0.1ml/kg body weight (10mcg/kg); e.g. 2kg infant would
receive 0.2ml of Adrenaline 1:10,000.
Subsequent
doses should be 1ml/kg (100mcg/kg).
_Intraosseous_
0.1ml/kg body weight (10mcg/kg).
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