ADRALINE INJECTION contains Adrenaline which belongs to the group of medicines called Sympathomimetics. It is used during emergency situations to manage severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), cardiac arrest (loss of heart functions) and anaphylactic shock (sudden drop in blood flow due to an allergic reaction).
Anaphylaxis can be defined as a severe, potential life-threatening medical condition characterized by severe decrease in blood pressure, heart function, skin rash, nausea, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing. It is caused when an individual accidentally gets exposed towards certain chemicals (such as insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens) that can trigger an allergic reaction in him.
ADRALINE INJECTION can also be used to increase blood pressure in patients suffering from low blood pressure caused due to septic shock. It also helps in inducing mydriasis (dilation of the pupils) prior to an eye surgery after diluting the medicine properly using an ophthalmic irrigating solution.
Before receiving ADRALINE INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, or severe heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, thyroid disorders, atherosclerosis, or any other brain disorders.
Inform your doctor before receiving ADRALINE INJECTION if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The common side effects of receiving ADRALINE INJECTION are tremors, pounding heartbeat, headache, sweating or dizziness. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects worsens.
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