ADRENALINE

 Adrenaline (Epinephrine) is a life-saving catecholamine used in emergencies like anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma.

This pin covers mechanism of action, clinical uses, routes, and adverse effects — perfect for medical, nursing, and pharmacy students.

ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE)
Endogenous catecholamine | Sympathomimetic
๐Ÿ”น Class
Non-selective ฮฑ & ฮฒ adrenergic agonist
๐Ÿ”น Mechanism of Action
• ฮฑ₁ → Vasoconstriction ↑ BP
• ฮฒ₁ → ↑ Heart rate & contractility
• ฮฒ₂ → Bronchodilation
๐Ÿ”น Uses
✔ Anaphylactic shock
✔ Cardiac arrest
✔ Acute severe asthma
✔ Hypotension
✔ With local anesthetics (↓ bleeding)
๐Ÿ”น Routes
IM | IV | SC | Inhalation
๐Ÿ”น Adverse Effects
⚠ Palpitations
⚠ Tremors
⚠ Anxiety
⚠ Hypertension
⚠ Arrhythmias
๐Ÿ”น Antidote
ฮฒ-blockers (e.g., Propranolol)
 
Most known to medicos


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