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*'''Adrenaline''', 0.3-0.5mg in adults, given intramuscularly, is the most important initial therapy.<ref name=SURF>{{cite web|url=http://www.mastcellssjukdom.se/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Nationella_rekommendationer_%C3%B6verk%C3%A4nslighetsreaktioner_kontrastmedel__PDF_2014-10-17.pdf|title=Hypersensitivity reactions against contrast media - Swedish Society of Uroradiology [Swedish: Överkänslighetsreaktioner mot kontrastmedel – SURFs kontrastmedelsgrupp] ], 2014-10-17}}</ref>
*'''Peripheral venous catheter''' and IV fluids are needed for everyone with anaphylaxis.<ref name=SURF/>
*Oxygen saturation, pulse and blood pressure are monitored.<ref name=SURF/>
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!rowspan=2| Indication<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Medication<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Route<ref name=SURF/> !!colspan=2| Dosage<ref name=SURF/> !!rowspan=2| Effect<ref name=SURF/>
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! Adults !! Children
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*Severe hives
*Labored breathing
*Hypotension
*Altered level of consciousness
*Severe abdominal pains and vomiting
| Injection of '''adrenaline'''
| Intramuscular in lateral thigh
| 0.3 - 0.5 mg
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*0.01 mg/kg, up to 0.5 mg
**10-20kg: 0.15 mg
**≥20kg: 0.3 mg
| Less than 5 min
*Repeat every 5-10 min if needed
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