Which medications are not effective in the immediate treatment of acute anaphylaxis?
A) Epinephrine
B) Vasopressors
C) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV
D) Corticosteroids

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Epinephrine is the first-line treatment of choice for anaphylaxis and should be administered when initial signs and symptoms occur.Several medications are used as second-line adjunctive therapy.Inhaled b-adrenergic agents are used to treat bronchospasm unresponsive to epinephrine.Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)given 1 to 2 mg/kg (25  0-50 mg)by a slow intravenous line is used to block histamine response.Ranitidine, given in conjunction with diphenhydramine at a dose of 1 mg/kg intravenously over 10 to 15 minutes, has been found helpful.Corticosteroids are not effective in the immediate treatment of acute anaphylaxis but may be given with the goal of preventing a prolonged or delayed reaction.

Which Medications Are Not Effective in the Immediate Treatment of Acute