Beware of three common side effects that may require further resuscitation:
Apnea (12%), which requires respiratory monitoring with ETCO2 capnography, potential mechanical ventilation, and/or ALS/PALS transport if needing transfer to higher level of care
Peripheral flushing with or without hypotension (10%), which requires fluid resuscitation
Fever (14%)
Others:
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Seizures
Apnea (12%), which requires respiratory monitoring with ETCO2 capnography, potential mechanical ventilation, and/or ALS/PALS transport if needing transfer to higher level of care
Peripheral flushing with or without hypotension (10%), which requires fluid resuscitation
Fever (14%)
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Seizures
Prostaglandin E1
Angiotensin II
Vasopressin
Hyoscyamine
Nitrous oxide
Antivenin
Vitamin K
Hirudins