True statement regarding use of adrenaline in anlhylactic shock is:

A. The usual dose is O.5-1 mg by i.m. route

B. Cerebral hemorrhage never Occurs as an adverse effect to epinephrine when used in treatment of anaphylactic shock

C. It is repeated after every 2-4 hours

D. Same solution can be given for s.c. as well as i.v. route

Correct Answer: The usual dose is O.5-1 mg by i.m. route

Description: Adrenaline is the drug of choice in anaphylactic shock 0.3 - 0.5 ml of 1:1000 solution. IM is the preferred route as absorption by subcutaneous route is not reliable in shock.It is not repeated every 2-4 hours. From medical pharmacology padmaja 4th edition page no 96

Category: Pharmacology

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