Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection

Adrenaline 1mg/ml 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 1mg/ml 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.

Severe allergic reactions

Glaucoma

Decreased blood pressure

Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)

Bleeding

Allergic conditions

Cardiac arrest

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Adrenaline is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist. It relaxes muscles in your lungs and relieves spasm, wheezing, and shortness of breath that occurs during a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Q: What if you forget to take Adrenaline Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection, please consult your doctor.n

It is usually given as an injection into your muscle. In cases of medical emergencies, it may be given through a vein.

It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or anything requiring mental focus until you know how Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection affects you.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Q. Where is Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection injected?

Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection should be injected only in the middle of the outer side of the thigh, and can be injected through clothing if necessary in an emergency.

Q. Which areas of the body Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection should not be given?

It should not be injected into a vein or into the muscles of your buttocks, since it may not work. Accidentally injecting this medicine into your hands or feet may result in a loss of blood flow to those areas, and resulting in numbness.

Q. When Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection should not be given?

This medicine should be avoided if you are suffering from any infection, disease, or tumor of the brain, history of heart disease (especially increased heart rate), or in cases of atherosclerosis (narrowing of your blood vessels).

Q. When should I call my doctor?

Call your doctor right away if you experience any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body), chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or an irregular heartbeat.

Headache

Palpitations

Tremors

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Adrenaline 1mg/ml Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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