What is Epinephrine, Brand or Generic, Effects

Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

Epinephrine auto-injectors such as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction.

Epinephrine injection may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pronunciation: EP i NEF rin

Brands: Adrenalin, Ana-Guard, Asthmahaler, Asthmanefrin, Bronchial Mist with Pump, Bronitin, Bronkaid Mist, Epi EZ Pen, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, Medihaler-Epi, Micronefrin, Nephron, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Primatene Mist Suspension, S2 Inhalant, Sus-Phrine Injection, Twinject Auto-Injector, Twinject Auto-Injector Two Pack

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Epinephrine Category:

Class of Treatment:

• Cardiovascular Agents / Vasopressors
• Topical Agents / Dermatological Agents / Miscellaneous Topical Agents
• Respiratory Agents / Bronchodilators / Adrenergic Bronchodilators

Type: Prescription / Over the counter (Generic)

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