Adrenalin
Adrenaline is used for serious emergencies like cardiac arrest, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), and asthma attacks.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Adrenaline
Manufacturer
Takeda Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The dose of adrenaline varies based on the medical emergency and your age. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you. For severe allergic reactions in adults, a typical dose is 0.5 mg. For cardiac arrest, it can be 0.5-1 mg.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection, usually into a muscle (intramuscular), under the skin (subcutaneous), or into a vein (intravenous) in urgent situations.
Important
Doses can be repeated several times as needed, based on your medical condition and under careful medical supervision.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Palpitations, fast heartbeat
- •Chest pain (especially if you are prone to it)
- •Feeling restless
- •Shaking (tremor)
- •Weakness
- •Feeling anxious
RARE
- •Lactic acidosis (too much acid in the blood)
- •Serious brain issues, like bleeding or partial paralysis (with larger doses)
- •Irregular heartbeat
- •Sudden high blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath or fluid in the lungs (for sensitive people)
- •Tissue damage at the injection site
- •Cold fingers and toes
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid issues.
- Adrenaline can increase blood sugar levels.
- If you have glaucoma, adrenaline might increase pressure in your eyes.
- Do not use this medicine if it looks brown, discolored, or cloudy.
- Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs.
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- Do not use Adrenaline if you are allergic to adrenaline or any other ingredient in this medicine.