Adrenaline 1 mg/ml (Injection)
1 ml ampoule: ৳ 25.00 (2 x 5: ৳ 250.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Adrenaline |
| Company | Techno drugs ltd |
Title and Category
- Adrenaline Injection
- Pharmaceuticals
Dosage Form
- Injection
Dimensions
- N/A
Color Options
- Clear liquid
Functions
- Management of cardiac arrest
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Treatment of allergic and anaphylactic reactions
- Treatment of life-threatening asthma
- Positive cardiac inotrope
- Increase systolic blood pressure
- Arterioral and venous vasoconstriction
- Tachycardia
- Hyperglycaemia
Materials
- Adrenaline
- Saline
Technical Specifications
- Rapid onset
- Short duration
- Half-life approximately 5-10 minutes
- Rapidly metabolized in the liver and tissues
- Approximately 50% bound to plasma proteins
- Rapidly distributed to various body tissues
Design Elements
- Direct-acting sympathomimetic agent
- Stimulation of alpha and beta adrenoceptors
- Actions on alpha and beta receptor sites
- Effects on sympathetic effector cells
Usability Features
- Intravenous injection
- Endotracheal administration
- Intracardiac administration
- Intraspinal administration
- Dilution for administration
- Usable for adults and children
Interaction
- Potentiation with tricyclic antidepressants
- Potentiation with certain antihistamines
- Potential sensitization when used with excessive doses of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypertension
- Arteriosclerosis
- Coronary disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Side Effects
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Rapid pulse
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Coldness of extremities
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Crosses the placenta
- Excreted in breast milk
- Use only if benefits outweigh risks to fetus
- Not recommended during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Expiry indication
- Sensitivity to certain chemicals
- Destroyed by alkalies and oxidizing agents
- Caution in elderly patients
- Caution in patients with specific medical conditions
Overdose Effects
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Severe hypertension
- Potential counteractions and treatments
Therapeutic Class
- Anaphylaxis
- Mydriatic and Cycloplegic agents
- Other adrenoceptor stimulants
- Respiratory stimulants: analeptics
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of the reach of children