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| Epinephrine, Primatene Mist, Adrenalin, EPI, EpiPen Description An endogenous sympathomimetic agonist. Epinephrine injection is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions caused by insect bites, foods, medications, latex, and other causes. Symptoms of allergic reaction include wheezing, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, hives, itching, swelling, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and loss of bladder control. Epinephrine is in a class of medications called sympathomimetic agents. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and tightening the blood vessels. Action adrenergic agonist, direct sympathomimetic Indications acute asthma attack, glaucoma, MI Side Effects tachycardia, arrythmia, v-fib, angina, hypertension upset stomach, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, nervousness, weakness, pale skin, headache, shaking hands that you cannot control Serious side effects include: difficulty breathing; pounding, fast, or irregular heartbeat Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions
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