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Pediatric Drug Administration Guidelines by Samira Musa is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document summarizes information about two drugs - epinephrine and naloxone. [1] Epinephrine is used for cardiac resuscitation and works by stimulating beta2 and alpha receptors in the sympathetic nervous system, with potential adverse effects including cerebral hemorrhage and ventricular fibrillation. [2] Naloxone is used to treat suspected opioid overdose by displacing opioids from receptors, and potential adverse effects include tremors, ventricular arrhythmias, and precipitating opioid withdrawal. [
- Author
- Samira Musa
- Language
- EN