Is racepinephrine the same as racemic epinephrine?

Racepinephrine is a racemic mixture of epinephrine, and is a non-selective sympathomimetic agent. Patients who are currently taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI therapy) should not use racepinephrine.

What is the generic name for racemic epinephrine?

Epinephrine racemic is used for temporary relief of symptoms associated with bronchial asthma (e.g., shortness of breath, chest tightening, wheezing) and to treat croup in children. Epinephrine racemic is available under the following different brand names: AsthmaNefrin and S2.

How do you give racepinephrine?

Racepinephrine is a liquid solution that must be placed into a hand-held bulb nebulizer. You will inhale the medicine from the nebulizer. Any child using racepinephrine should be supervised by an adult while using this medicine. After using racepinephrine, your symptoms should improve within 20 minutes.

What drug class is racemic epinephrine?

Racepinephrine is a racemic mixture consisting of d-Epinephrine and l-Epinephrine enantiomers. Epinephrine is a non-selective α- and β-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a bronchodilator used in the temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma including wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath.

Are there any negative side effects to epinephrine?

Because of the high intrinsic efficacy (receptor binding ability) of epinephrine, high concentrations of the drug cause negative side effects when treating asthma. The value of using nebulized epinephrine in acute asthma is unclear. Racemic epinephrine has historically been used for the treatment of croup.

What kind of medical condition is epinephrine used for?

Epinephrine, also known as adrenalin or adrenaline, is a medication and hormone. As a medication, it is used to treat a number of conditions, including anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and superficial bleeding.

How to prevent the entry of epinephrine into the throat?

Instill nose drops with head in lateral, head-low position to prevent entry of drug into throat. Instruct patient to rinse nose dropper or spray tip with hot water after each use to prevent contamination of solution with nasal secretions. Ophthalmic Remove soft contact lenses before instilling eye drops.

How to protect epinephrine from exposure to light?

Protect epinephrine injection from exposure to light at all times. Do not remove ampul or vial from carton until ready to use. Shake vial or ampul thoroughly to disperse particles before withdrawing epinephrine suspension into syringe; then inject promptly. Aspirate carefully before injecting epinephrine.