Symptom Finder - Anaphylaxis
ANAPHYLAXIS
1. Epinephrine: 0.3–0.5 mL of 1:1,000 solution subcutaneously or 5 mL of 1:10,000 solution lV q5–15min.
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): 25–50 mg lV or 1M q6hrs.
3. Cimetidine (Tagamet): 300 mg lV over 3 to 5 minutes followed by 400 mg bid p.o.
4. Dexamethasone (Decadron): 8–12 mg lV or methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): 125 mg IV.
5. Bolus of 500 cc normal saline lV and repeat q10min for 3 doses.
1. Epinephrine: 0.3–0.5 mL of 1:1,000 solution subcutaneously or 5 mL of 1:10,000 solution lV q5–15min.
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): 25–50 mg lV or 1M q6hrs.
3. Cimetidine (Tagamet): 300 mg lV over 3 to 5 minutes followed by 400 mg bid p.o.
4. Dexamethasone (Decadron): 8–12 mg lV or methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): 125 mg IV.
5. Bolus of 500 cc normal saline lV and repeat q10min for 3 doses.