Epinephrine (Local Adjunct) dosing
Local Anesthetics · 1:200,000 (5 mcg/mL) · Infiltration / Nerve Block
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 2.5 mcg/kg | 175 mcg |
| standard | 5 mcg/kg | 350 mcg |
| high | 7 mcg/kg | 490 mcg |
Added to local anesthetic (1:200,000 = 5 mcg/mL). Prolongs block, reduces bleeding, provides LAST warning (tachycardia with intravascular injection). Max 7 mcg/kg.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Standard local anesthetic adjunct; extensively validated
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Vigil computes Epinephrine (Local Adjunct) for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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