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Epinephrine
Latest prescription information about Epinephrine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Epinephrine
Pronunciation : ep-i-NEF-rin
Therapeutic Classification : vasopressors
Trade Name(s):
India- Adrena Vial, Adrenaline Tartrate Amp, Vasocon Inj. International- Ana-Guard, Sus-Phrine Injection, Bronitin, Micronefrin (obsolete), Asthmahaler, Nephron (obsolete), Primatene Mist Inhaler, Primatene Mist Suspension, S2 Inhalant (obsolete), Bronchial Mist with Pump, Epi EZ Pen, Medihaler-Epi, Asthmanefrin (obsolete), Bronkaid Mist, Primatene Mist Inhaler Refill. This medication is a hormone, recommended for cardiac arrest (to restart the heart beat), dilation of blood vessels, increase of diastolic blood pressure, increasing the flow of blood to heart and anaphylactic shock (allergic reactions). It is effective in controlling superficial bleeding and reduction of uterine contractions during childbirth. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: IV- Advanced cardiac life support as 1:10,000 solutions: 1 mg, repeat every 2-3 minutes if needed. Anaphylactic shock as 1:10,000 solutions: 5 ml infused slowly until a response is achieved. IM Anaphylactic shock as 1:1,000 solutions: 0.5 ml, repeat every 5 minutes as needed. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein or muscle. Special Instruction : *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. Side Effects : Most Common- Tremor, weakness, dizziness, sweating, palpitations, lung swelling, fast heart rate, transient, moderate anxiety, apprehensiveness,restlessness, pallor, nausea, vomiting, headache, and/or respiratory difficulties. *Avoid intravenous injection, and in buttock. Storage Conditions : Inhalation: Store it at room temperature (25°C). Protect from light. |
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