Adrenaline Tartrate Injection

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.

Severe allergic reactions
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).

If you miss a dose of Adrenaline Tartrate Injection, please consult your doctor.

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 Tartrate Injection affects you.

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

Q. Where is Adrenaline Tartrate Injection injected?

Adrenaline Tartrate 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 Tartrate 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 Tartrate 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.

In Severe allergic reactions

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.

In Cardiac arrest

Adrenaline Tartrate Injection contains a hormone called adrenaline, that stimulates the heart and promotes blood flow. It is a proven life-saving treatment for people whose heart s have stopped working all of a sudden due to an emergency condition called cardiac arrest. Its action is fast though it has a very short duration of action. It is given in an emergency condition to save life by a trained healthcare professional only.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Tremor

Palpitations

Headache

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adrenaline Tartrate Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Adrenaline Tartrate 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 Tartrate 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 Tartrate Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

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