Epinephrine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Epinephrine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Epinephrine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Epinephrine is used -
Is the use of Epinephrine safe for pregnant women?
Epinephrine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Epinephrine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Epinephrine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Epinephrine. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Epinephrine on the Kidneys?
Epinephrine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Epinephrine on the Liver?
Epinephrine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Epinephrine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Epinephrine on the heart have been reported.
Epinephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epinephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epinephrine habit forming or addictive?
Epinephrine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Epinephrine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Epinephrine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Epinephrine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Epinephrine
Taking Epinephrine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epinephrine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Epinephrine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can use Epinephrine in combination with ibuprofen. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Epinephrine helps in treating shortness of breath and wheezing, which are the symptoms of asthma, you are recommended to take this drug only after consulting it with a doctor.
Take Epinephrine as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, you can take Epinephrine with Benadryl. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Epinephrine may cause a headache. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
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