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)-