Epinephrine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Epinephrine
Epinephrine (widely called adrenaline.) is a hormone and neurotransmitter. It is a catecholamine, a sympathomimetic monoamine derived from the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine. Epinephrine is a "fight or flight" hormone, and plays a central role in the short-term stress reaction. It is released from the adrenal glands when danger threatens or in an emergency. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Epinephrine is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to bee stings, insect bites, foods, drugs, or other substances.
- Side effects may include rapid heart rate, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
- Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs.
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What is Epinephrine?
- Cerner Multum (via HealthLine): What is epinephrine injection?
- Consumer Reports: Epinephrine
- About.com: Epinephrine
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary (via WebMD): Epinephrine
What Are The Uses for Epinephrine?
- MedlinePlus: Epinephrine Uses
- WebMD: Epinephrine Uses
- Wikipedia: Epinephrine Therapeutic Uses
- About.com: Epinephrine injection (Auto-injector) Uses
- Drug3K: Epinephrine Mist Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Epinephrine?
- UptoDate: Epinephrine Side Effects
- MedlinePlus: Epinephrine Side Effects
- MedicineNet: Epinephrine Side Effects and Precautions
- RXList: Adrenalin (Epinephrine) Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- RevolutionHealth: Epinephrine Side Effects
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Epinephrine
- DyLand: Do all ambulances carry epinephrine?
- Patient Advocare: A reassuring influence: Ambulance emergencies
- Neurons: Epinephrine aka Adrenaline
- T-Nation: Epinephrine Pre-Workout Experience
Clinical Trials for Epinephrine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Epinephrine Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Epinephrine Clinical Trials
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Epinephrine
- DailyStrength: Dentists & Epinephrine
- MedHelp: Epinephrine Effect On My Heart
- NDRF: Does low epinephrine mean anything?
- AVEA: More info on the use of the EpiPen
- SteadyHealth: Is it possibly to use a Epinephrine Aerosol inhaler in place of an EpiPen?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Epinephrine
- JAMA: Epinephrine Articles
- Google Scholar: Epinephrine Articles
- PubMed: Epinephrine Articles
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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