Adrenaline injection uses

By Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN Reviewed by HH Patel, M.Pharm. An adrenaline auto-injector is an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis; serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction to insect stings, medicines, or food, among others. Credit: Alexey Smolyanyy/Shutterstock.com Anaphylaxis is an inappropriate inflammatory reaction to a particular substance, or allergen. Overreaction to a stimulus can lead to the release of chemicals, which can cause the body to go into a state of shock. This is called an anaphylactic shock and requires immediate medical treatment using an adrenaline auto-injector. The most common allergens include insect stings from bees and wasps, insect bites from mosquitoes, certain foods like peanuts, and medicines. Since the onset of anaphylaxis is very quick, it can be fatal, so requires urgent treatment. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis An allergic reaction has a wide range of signs and symptoms. These include swollen lips, eyes and face, itchy or tingling sensation in the mouth, an itchy skin rash, hives and abdominal cramps. But an anaphylactic reaction is severe and potentially life-threatening. The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis are swelling in the throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarse voice, persistent cough, and swollen tongue. The other symptoms include wheezing, noisy breathing, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, pallor, becoming suddenly sleepy, collapse, and falling unconscious.It is crucial to know the signs and symptoms of an anaphy...

What Is Epinephrine Autoinjector? Epinephrine injection auto-injector contains a non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist, indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis. Epinephrine injection is available in generic form. What Are Side Effects of Epinephrine Autoinjector? Common side effects of epinephrine injection include: • anxiety, • apprehensiveness, • restlessness, • tremor, • weakness, • dizziness, • sweating, • heart palpitations, • pale skin, • nausea, • vomiting, • headache, and • trouble breathing Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects: • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights; • Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out; • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors. This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects. Dosage for Epinephrine Autoinjector The dose of epinephrine for patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs.) is 0.3 mg. The dose of epinephrine for patients 15 to 30 kg (33 lbs-66 lb...

Adrenaline Tartrate Injection is used in the treatment of life-threatening emergencies like severe allergic reaction and cardiac arrest. It rapidly relieves breathlessness and wheezing by relaxing the airways. It also stimulates the heart and increases the blood pressure. Adrenaline Tartrate Injection also improves the swelling of face or tongue and hives seen in allergic reaction. It is given under the supervision of a doctor. Doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate or ECG till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Common side effects associated with this medicine includes headache, restlessness, tremor, and palpitations. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, if possible inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly. Adrenaline Tartrate Injection is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat life-threatening allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex, and other causes. It reduces allergic reactions by reducing inflammatory response caused by the release of a chemical called histamine, that is responsible for various symptoms of allergic reactions like shortness of breath, hives, swelling, inflammation etc. Adrenaline Tartra...