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The most important drug in treating anaphylaxis is epinephrine, which must be administered immediately. Epinephrine reverses the effects of anaphylaxis because it makes the heart pump faster, relaxes smooth muscle, widens air passages in the lung, contracts blood vessels, stops itching and hives, and relieves gastrointestinal cramping.
After administering epinephrine, aminophylline, cortisone drugs, or antihistamines can be given to prevent acute symptoms from returning. Oxygen, intravenous fluids, and cardiac monitoring will help stabilize the heart, lungs, and blood pressure. Vasopressors and endotracheal intubation are other methods of treatment for anaphylaxis.
Patients with anaphylaxis should be monitored overnight for at least six hours because there is a small chance of having a second anaphylactic reaction.
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