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What is the generic name?
EPINEPHRINE
What is the Trade Name for EPINEPHRINE?
Adrenalin
What are the Indications for EPINEPHRINE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adrenalin ® is a non-selective alpha and beta adrenergic agonist indicated for: Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type 1), including anaphylaxis ( 1.1 ) To increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Anaphylaxis Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including anaphylaxis, which may result from insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. 1.2 Hypotension associated with Septic Shock Adrenalinis indicated to increase mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock.
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