Rx Name [ADRENALINE, 121212]
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ADRENALINE 1MG/ML IV/IM INJ (LAF/AHI)
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121212
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ALPHA & BETA ADRENERGIC AGONIST
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Acute bronchospasm. Emergency treatment of asthma and anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest.
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Cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, tremor, anxiety . Avoid in the elderly and patients with heart disease.
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0.5-1mg s.c. or i.m.
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May reduce placental perfusion and cause tachycardia, cardiac irregularities, and extrasystoles in fetus. Can delay second stage of labour. Manufacturers advice use only if benefit outweighs risk.
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Present in milk but unlikely to be harmful as poor oral bioavailability.
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