Drug details

Adrenalin (epinephrine)

type of Alpha/Beta Agonists

Adrenalin (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. An injection of adrenalin is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.

The drug is often used to treat Anaphylaxis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• pain, swelling, warmth, redness or signs of infection at the injection area,

The following drugs are related to Adrenalin, either as a replacement or used together:

• Adrenaclick (epinephrine injection, usp auto-injector)
• Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
• Intal Inhaler (cromolyn sodium inhalation aerosol)
• Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride)
• Epinephrine Autoinjector (epinephrine injection)