Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Adrenaline Tartrate Injection
Description:
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection is used in the treatment of life-threatening emergencies like severe allergic reaction and cardiac arrest. It rapidly relieves breathlessness and wheezing by relaxing the airways. It also stimulates the heart and increases the blood pressure.
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection also improves the swelling of face or tongue and hives seen in allergic reaction. It is given under the supervision of a doctor. Doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate or ECG till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Ordinary side effects associated with this medicine includes headache, restlessness, tremor, and palpitations. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, if possible inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Adrenaline Tartrate
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Tremors
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adrenaline Tartrate Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adrenaline Tartrate Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Adrenaline Tartrate Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Where is Adrenaline Tartrate Injection injected?
Adrenaline Tartrate Injection should be injected only in the middle of the outer side of the thigh, and can be injected through clothing if necessary in an emergency.
Q. Which areas of the body Adrenaline Tartrate Injection should not be given?
It should not be injected into a vein or into the muscles of your buttocks, since it may not work. Accidentally injecting this medicine into your hands or feet may result in a loss of blood flow to those areas, and resulting in numbness.
Q. When Adrenaline Tartrate Injection should not be given?
This medicine should be avoided if you are suffering from any infection, disease, or tumor of the brain, history of heart disease (especially increased heart rate), or in cases of atherosclerosis (narrowing of your blood vessels).
Q. When should I call my doctor?
Call your doctor right away if you experience any sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting your whole body), chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or an irregular heartbeat.