EPINEPHRINE

Overview

EPINEPHRINE is a Schedule H drug.
Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

Usage

EPINEPHRINE is generally used to treat: Anaphylaxis, Insect Bite, Hives
EPINEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Wheezing, Skin Irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous),

Precautions

Caution needed for patients with history of heart diseases, thyroid disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, elderly, pregnancy and breastfeeding. If asthma worsens during the treatment, discontinue the treatment. Avoid intravenous injection, and in buttock.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EPINEPHRINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Slurred Speech, Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Anxiety, Confusion, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

EPINEPHRINE : Nervousness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Excessive Sweating, Dry Mouth, Bad Taste In Mouth, Cough, Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

EPINEPHRINE : Asthma, Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Hallucinations

Disease Interactions

EPINEPHRINE can interfere with: Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Parkinsonism, Acanthocytosis-Neurologic Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus

Technical Classification

EPINEPHRINE is categorized as:
  • ADRENERGIC BRONCHODILATORS / BRONCHODILATORS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
  • CATECHOLAMINES / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EPINEPHRINE as Ingredient

ADRELIN INJEPINEPHRINE
ADRENALINE TARTRATE INJEPINEPHRINE
DIANORA 1MG INJEPINEPHRINE 1.0 MG
ENATRATE INJEPINEPHRINE
EPITRATE 1MG INJEPINEPHRINE 1.0 MG
INFUNOR 2MG INJEPINEPHRINE 2.0 MG
LIGNOCAD ADR INJLIDOCAINE 21.3 MG, SODIUM CHLORIDE 6.0 MG, METHYLPARABEN 1.0 MG, EPINEPHRINE 0.005 MG, SODIUM METABISULPHITE 0.5 MG
LIGNOCAINE 10MG + ADRENALINE 0.005MG INJLIDOCAINE 10.0 MG/ML, EPINEPHRINE 0.005 MG/ML
LIGNOX+ADRENLINE 2%/0.005MG INJLIDOCAINE 2.0 %, EPINEPHRINE 0.005 MG
NORADRIA 2MG INJEPINEPHRINE 2.0 MG
VASOCON 1MG INJEPINEPHRINE 1.0 MG
XICAINE 2%/0.022MG INJLIDOCAINE 2.0 %, EPINEPHRINE 0.022 MG