Adrenaline (Adrenaline)
Brand Name: Adrenaline
Generic Name: Adrenaline
Manufacturer/Agent: Macs Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: inj
Strength: 1ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 7.50
Retail Price: @ KES 10.00
Class: Sympathomimetics (Cardiovascular drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym: Epinephrine
Molecular Formulae: C9H13NO3 = 183.2
Precautions: Caution in hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and closed-angle glaucoma.
Indications/Uses: Bronchospasm in asthma attacks. acute allergy or anaphylactic shock. cardiovascular resuscitation; 0.2-0.5 ml of a 0.1% solution sc. added to local anaesthetics
Interactions: Volatile anaesthetics (risk of arrhythmias). beta blockers.
Side Effects: Anxiety. tremor. headache. cold extremities. tachycardia. weakness. sweating. nausea. dizziness.