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EPINEPHrine
Drug Name Form Strength Formulary Unrestricted Formulary Restricted Non-Formulary Interchange
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      


Comments:

For anaphylaxis EPINEPHrine IM dispensing:

  • Adults: EPINEPHrine 0.3 mg/0.3 mL auto-injector (EpiPen)
  • Pediatrics: "EPINEPHrine 1 mg/1 mL IM Kit" 

 

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)

  • 1 to 2 sprays PRN

albuterol nebulization

  • 2.5 mg NEB PRN at same dosing interval

 


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"


Last updated: Jun. 19, 2024







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