Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Adrenaline Injection

Adrenaline Injection

Generic nameAdrenaline (epinephrine)
Drug classAdrenergic and dopaminergic agent
FormsSolution for injection in ampoules

Adrenaline is a hormone made naturally in your body, but it is also made into a medicine used in emergencies. It is given as an injection to treat life-threatening situations such as severe allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

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