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Brand names: Adrenalin (epinephrine in sodium chloride)
12.1. Mechanism of Action Epinephrine acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. The mechanism of the rise in blood pressure is 3-fold: a direct myocardial stimulation that increases the strength of ventricular contraction (positive inotropic action), an increased heart rate (positive chronotropic action), and peripheral vasoconstriction.
Contraindications
10 documented side effects by frequency
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Dosage Forms
Tablet
Route
Intravenous