Dermatology
Anaphylaxis
Treatment
Anaphylaxis and epinephrine
John L. Bezzant, M.D.
If the patient is on beta-blockers, generally epinephrine will not work in anaphylaxis. Glucagon can be administered in its place, and 1 mm of glucagon can be given subcutaneously irrespective of body size. Nausea is the major side effect.
