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Epinephrine (Adrenaline) Summary

Description: 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 Bitartrate; Adrenaline Hydrochloride Show All >>

Networked: 10233 relevant articles (562 outcomes, 1061 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Epinephrine is Relevant

  1. Hemorrhage : 61 outcomes 75 studies in 565 results
  2. Heart Arrest (Cardiac Arrest) : 48 outcomes 95 studies in 521 results
  3. Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic Shock) : 43 outcomes 46 studies in 629 results
  4. Pain (Aches) : 30 outcomes 60 studies in 342 results
  5. Bronchiolitis : 24 outcomes 34 studies in 94 results
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Drugs Related to Epinephrine

  1. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  2. Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
  3. Vasopressins (Vasopressin)
  4. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
  5. Bupivacaine (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride)
  6. Dopamine (Intropin)
  7. Carticaine (Articaine)
  8. Albuterol (Salbutamol)
  9. Glucagon (Glukagon)
  10. Tetracaine (Amethocaine)
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Therapies Related to Epinephrine

  1. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  2. Resuscitation
  3. Injections
  4. Anesthesia
  5. Intramuscular Injections
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