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Epinephrine

Used for: Epinephrine is a non-selective alpha and beta adrenergic agonist indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Hypotension associated with Septic Shock Epinephrine Injection USP, 1 mg/10 mL (0.1 mg/mL) is indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.

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Adrenergic agonist Emergency allergy and cardiovascular ID 73

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Epinephrine is a non-selective alpha and beta adrenergic agonist indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock. ( 1.1 ) 1.1 Hypotension associated with Septic Shock Epinephrine Injection USP, 1 mg/10 mL (0.1 mg/mL) is indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.

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Active Ingredient

epinephrine

Chemical Name

adrenaline

Common Brands

EpiPen, Auvi-Q, Adrenaclick, Epinephrine

Generic / Alternate Names

epinephrine auto-injector, EPINEPHRINE

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Allergies

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Blood / immune common use

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Anaphylaxis

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Blood / immune common use

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Allergic Rhinitis

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Respiratory common use

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Eczema

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Skin / dermatology common use

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Hives

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Skin / dermatology common use

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Tongue swelling

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Eye / ear / nose / throat symptom context

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Watery eyes

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

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Swelling

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

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Severe allergic reaction

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

Medication / allergy symptom context

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Nasal congestion

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

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Runny nose

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

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Sneezing

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Hives

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Skin / hair / nails symptom context

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Itching

Commonly used for allergy symptoms or emergency allergic-reaction care depending on medicine and route.

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