Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a medication and hormone. As a medication, it is used to treat several conditions, including anaphylaxis, cardiac...
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penetrates the recipient's skin, to deliver the medication via intramuscular injection. People to whom epinephrine autoinjectors are prescribed need to be trained...
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information theory Echo-planar imaging Epidemiology Epinephrine, a neurotransmitter Epinephrine (medication) Epi-pen Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, the...
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Adrenaline (redirect from Epinephrine)
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). It appears as...
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Adrenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline (epinephrine). It was the subject of limited research from the 1950s through to the...
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Anaphylaxis (section Epinephrine)
Additional doses of epinephrine may be required. Other measures, such as antihistamines and steroids, are complementary. Carrying an epinephrine autoinjector...
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is a medication most commonly used in the treatment of very low blood pressure, a slow heart rate that is causing symptoms, and, if epinephrine is not...
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Lidocaine (redirect from Lidocaine/epinephrine)
the area. It is often used mixed with a small amount of adrenaline (epinephrine) to prolong its local effects and to decrease bleeding. If injected intravenously...
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Racepinefrine (redirect from Racemic epinephrine)
medication described as a vasoconstrictor, bronchodilator, cardiostimulant, mydriatic, and antiglaucoma agent. It is the racemic form of epinephrine (adrenaline)...
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vasopressors, vasopressin and epinephrine differ in that vasopressin does not have direct effects on cardiac contractility as epinephrine does. Thus, vasopressin...
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Beta blocker (redirect from Beta blocker medication)
antagonists that block the receptor sites for the endogenous catecholamines epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) on adrenergic beta receptors...
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blocker overdose, and those with anaphylaxis who do not improve with epinephrine. It is given by injection into a vein, muscle, or under the skin. A version...
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reaction, or anaphylaxis, a person may use an epinephrine autoinjector to self-administer epinephrine into the muscle. Because an intramuscular injection...
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angioedema can be treated with antihistamines, corticosteroids, and epinephrine. In those with bradykinin-related disease a C1 esterase inhibitor, ecallantide...
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the actions of both epinephrine- and norepinephrine- signaling, in the heart and lungs, and in smooth muscle tissue; epinephrine expresses the higher...
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"EpiPencil", an epinephrine autoinjector, and the "Apothecary MicroLab", a do-it-yourself (DIY) device intended to make a variety of medications, most notably...
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Reflex syncope (section Medications)
also be useful. If this is insufficient for treating vasovagal syncope, medications such as midodrine or fludrocortisone may be tried. Occasionally, a cardiac...
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Croup (section Epinephrine)
with a single dose of steroids by mouth. In more severe cases inhaled epinephrine may also be used. Hospitalization is required in one to five percent...
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Hypoglycemia (section Medications)
During the 48-hour neonatal period, the neonate adjusts glucagon and epinephrine levels following birth, which may cause temporary hypoglycemia. As a...
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Self-medication, sometime called do-it-yourself (DIY) medicine, is a human behavior in which an individual uses a substance or any exogenous influence...
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dipivefrin, also known as epinephrine pivalate and sold under the brand name Propine among others, is a sympathomimetic medication which is used in the treatment...
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Serotonin syndrome (redirect from Serotonergic medication)
group of symptoms that may occur with the use of certain serotonergic medications or drugs. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and are potentially...
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and is the N-isopropyl analogue of norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline). Isoprenaline was one of the first synthetic sympathomimetic...
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canal's epidural space. It is available mixed with a small amount of epinephrine to increase the duration of its action. It typically begins working within...
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Allergy (redirect from Allergy medication)
allergens and the use of medications such as steroids and antihistamines. In severe reactions, injectable adrenaline (epinephrine) is recommended. Allergen...
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Inotrope (redirect from Inotropic medication)
Levosimendan Catecholamines Dopamine Dobutamine Dopexamine Adrenaline (epinephrine) Isoproterenol (isoprenaline) Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) Angiotensin...
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vasopressors include catecholamine (e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine) and non-catecholamine (e.g., vasopressin). but these agents are not...
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name Levophed among others, is a medication used to treat people with very low blood pressure. It is the typical medication used in sepsis if low blood pressure...
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Levosalbutamol/levalbuterol (Xopenex) Pirbuterol (Maxair) Epinephrine (Primatene Mist) Racemic Epinephrine (Asthmanefrin, Primatene Mist Replacement) Ephedrine...
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First aid kit (section Medication)
Aspirin primarily used for central medical chest pain as an anti-platelet Epinephrine autoinjector (brand name Epipen) – often included in kits for wilderness...
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