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Side effect(s) of Epinephrine


Review the side-effects of Epinephrine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid intravenous injection, and in buttock.

Drug Name : Epinephrine

Epinephrine(Ana-Guard) generic 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.


Trade Names for Epinephrine

India :


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
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