Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection 1ml
 
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Vulcan Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Adrenaline Bitartrate 1mg/ml Injection
 
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml belongs to a class of medicines called 'sympathomimetic', primarily used for the treatment of cardiac arrest, hypotension due to septic shock and life-threatening allergic reactions. Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively. Severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis due to foods, drugs, insect stings, bites, or other allergens. It may cause symptoms like breathing difficulty, facial swelling, dizziness, confusion and hives.
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml contains 'adrenaline', also called epinephrine. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is used to increase blood flow to the heart and increase the chance of restoring a heartbeat in cardiac arrest. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml increases mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock. It is also used to increase blood flow through veins by constricting blood vessels and helps to relax the muscles, which block the airways and allow breathing to return to normal in allergic reactions due to foods, drugs, insect stings or bites or any other allergens.
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml may cause common side effects like increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, mood or mental changes, and an increase in blood pressure. If these side effects persist, consult your doctor immediately.
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any medicines other than Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml . Inform your doctor if you are a pregnant/breastfeeding woman. Do not use Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml if the solution is discoloured. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should be used with caution in brain disorders, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), pulmonary oedema, kidney impairment, liver impairment, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and narrow-angle glaucoma.
 
Uses of Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection 1ml
Cardiac arrest, Hypotension due to septic shock and life-threatening allergic reactions.
Medicinal Benefits
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml contains 'adrenaline'; it is also called epinephrine. It belongs to a class of medicines called 'sympathomimetic', primarily taken for the treatment of cardiac arrest, hypotension due to septic shock and life-threatening allergic reactions. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml works by increasing blood flow to the heart and also increases the chance of restoring a heartbeat in cardiac arrest. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml increases mean arterial blood pressure in adult patients with hypotension associated with septic shock. It is also used to increase blood flow through veins by constricting blood vessels and helps to relax the muscles, which block the airways and allow breathing to return to normal in allergic reactions due to foods, drugs, insect stings or bites or any other allergens. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is also used in the treatment of bradycardia(slow heart rate), mydriasis( dilation of the pupil of the eye) and acute asthma.
Directions for Use
It will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection 1ml

• Increased heart rate

• Difficulty in breathing

• Blurred vision

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Mood or mental changes

• Increase in blood pressure.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should not be taken if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any medicines other than Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml . Inform your doctor if you are a pregnant/breastfeeding woman. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should be used with caution in brain disorders, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), pulmonary oedema, kidney impairment, hypertension, and liver impairment. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is not recommended for diabetes, Parkinson's disease, hyperthyroidism, narrow-angle glaucoma and cardiovascular diseases. Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is for emergency use only, and medical supervision of the patients is necessary after administration.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml may have interactions with anti-depressants (imipramine, amitriptyline), anti-cancer (Procarbazine), beta-blockers (propranolol), sympathomimetic agents (Oxytocin), alpha-blockers (phentolamine), adrenergic neuron blockers (guanethidine), bronchodilators (aminophylline, theophylline), anti-diabetic drugs (insulin), antihistamines (diphenhydramine), selective MAO inhibitors (linezolid), cardiac-glycosides (digoxin).
Drug-Food Interaction: Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml may interact with alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is contraindicated in cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, brain disorders, pulmonary oedema, kidney impairment, liver impairment, hypertension, narrow-angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), diabetes or hyperthyroidism.
 
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
·  IMIPRAMINE
·  AMITRIPTYLINE
·  PROCARBAZINE
·  PROPRANOLOL
·  OXYTOCIN
·  GUANETHIDINE
·  AMINOPHYLLINE
·  THEOPHYLLINE
·  INSULIN
·  DIPHENHYDRAMINE
·  LINEZOLID
·  DIGOXIN
·  PHENTOLAMINE
Safety Advice
ALCOHOL
CAUTION
Avoid or limit consumption of alcohol while on treatment with Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml .
 
PREGNANCY
CAUTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
 
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
 
DRIVING
CAUTION
After receiving this medicine, do not drive or operate machines which need high concentration as it may cause dizziness.
 
LIVER
CAUTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests is necessary while receiving this medicine. Depending on the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required.
 
KIDNEY
CAUTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
 
CHILDREN
CAUTION
Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection  1ml may be used in children, but dose adjustments should be made by the doctor based on the height and weight of the child. So please consult your doctor.