Epinephrine
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-, (R)-
4-(1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol
Acetate, Epinephrine
Adrenaline
Adrenaline Acid Tartrate
Adrenaline Bitartrate
Adrenaline Hydrochloride
Epifrin
Epinephrine Acetate
Epinephrine Bitartrate
Epinephrine Hydrochloride
Epinephrine Hydrogen Tartrate
Epitrate
Lyophrin
Medihaler-Epi
The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.
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