Epinephrine
Drug Name | Form | Strength | Formulary Unrestricted | Formulary Restricted | Non-Formulary | Interchange |
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Primatene Mist | AEROSOL, INHALATION | 0.125 mg/1 spray | ||||
EpiPen JR 2-Pak | KIT, INJECTABLE | 0.15 mg | ||||
EpiPen 2-Pak | KIT, INJECTABLE | 0.3 mg | ||||
EPINEPHrine *Spritzers* | SOLUTION, INJECTABLE | 0.01 mg/mL | ||||
Adrenalin | SOLUTION, INJECTABLE | 0.1 mg/mL | ||||
Adrenalin, Ana-Guard, Auvi-Q, Twinject | SOLUTION, INJECTABLE | 1 mg/mL |
For anaphylaxis EPINEPHrine IM dispensing:
EpiPen Jr: Outpatient clinic floorstock only. Do not dispense to inpatient areas or emergency department.
Drug Shortage Update (July 2017):
EPINEPHrine vials labeled as intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) use was approved for intravenous (IV) use during national shortage.
EPINEPHrine, DILUTED ("EPINEPHrine spritzers"): Restricted to pediatric and adult patients in critical care areas (including emergency department and anesthesia) for use by physicians for hemodynamic instability. Not recommended in cardiac arrest scenarios.
ORDERED FORMULATION
THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE
epinephrine (Primatene Mist)
albuterol nebulization
Neonatal Emergency Drug Chart
Continuous Infusion Dosing Chart (Neonatal ICU)
Reviewed: August 2020 (PrimateneMist)
Updated: April 2021 (EpiPen - Medication Safety), August 2023 (epinephrine "spritzers")
Diluted Epinephrine "Spritzer"