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The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.

Also Known As:

Adrenaline; Medihaler-Epi; 4- (1- Hydroxy- 2- (methylamino)ethyl)- 1,2- benzenediol; Adrenaline Acid Tartrate; Adrenaline Bitartrate; Adrenaline Hydrochloride; Epifrin; Epinephrine Acetate; Epinephrine Bitartrate; Epinephrine Hydrochloride; Epinephrine Hydrogen Tartrate; Epitrate; Lyophrin; Acetate, Epinephrine; 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-, (R)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Bronchodilator Agents
Mydriatics
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Amines: 4871
  - Catecholamines: 15682
    - Epinephrine: 13781
  - Biogenic Amines: 992
    - Biogenic Monoamines: 29
      - Epinephrine: 13781
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Epinephrine: 13781
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 677
        Catechols: 121
        Catecholamines: 15682
        Epinephrine: 13781
- Alcohols: 595
  - Amino Alcohols: 20
    - Ethanolamines: 16
      - Epinephrine: 13781

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