EPINEPHRINE

EPINEPHRINE is a medication used for the treatment of several conditions, including allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

Common Brand(s):

Adrenaclick, EpiPen

Generic Name(s):

Epinephrine

Forms or Types:

Injection, Auto-injector

Uses:

Anaphylaxis, Cardiac Arrest, Bronchospasm

Benefits:

Rapidly improves breathing, blood pressure and heart rate during a life-threatening emergency.

How It Works:

Epinephrine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that stimulates the heart and increases blood flow.

Dosage:

The dose of epinephrine is determined by the condition being treated, the patient’s age, weight, and medical history.

Cycle:

Usually, one dose is sufficient for an emergency, but additional doses may be required in some cases.

Half-life:

5-10 minutes

Results:

Rapid improvement in breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate Side Effects: Nervousness, headache, palpitations, increased heart rate, sweating, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, shakiness

Epinephrine 1mg/ml 1:1000
Injection