Question 1

am i allergic to epinephrine.

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No: Most likely you developed side effects from it, such as palpitations and tremors and may be headache. These are common and resolve within a few minutes and are not an allergic reaction.

Question 2

is benzene epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

No: Benzene is a very toxic organic (carbon-based) chemical.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/benzene Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline which acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter in humans and other mammals.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/epinephrine Epinephrine includes a "benzene" ring, but the attached groups give it its unique behavior.

Question 3

pen epinephrine side effects?

Accepted Answer

C priors...: When used properly, like when have an anaphylaxis (acute allergy reaction) to something very allergic to (bee sting, peanuts, shellfish..), it will reverse the potentially fatal effects of the reaction --severe bronchospasm of lung causes tight breathing, swelling of the throat (preventing air from getting into lungs), ...Then it should not have any side effects. Perhaps some sense of palpitation..

Question 4

is epinephrine ever a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: both hormone and neurotransmitter

Question 5

how can i administer epinephrine intravenously?

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Intravenous: Yes, you may need epinephrine intravenously from time to time but please make contact with your treating physician to advise you when and when not to take an injection. You will also be advised carefully how to deliver the medication.

Question 6

when should i use the epi-pen with epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

ASAP after...: If you are truly allergic to certain foods, e.g., peanut,  or bee venom and you accidentally ingest peanut or get stung by bee, you need Epinephrine as soon as possible.  Epinephrine is a life saving medicine.

Question 7

how epinephrine work during the stress response?

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Fight & flight: In response to a perceived threat, Epinephrine prepares your body to fight with or flee the predator/other aggressor. It signals your heart to pump harder, increase blood pressure, open airways in the lungs, narrow blood vessels in the skin and intestine to increase blood flow to major muscle groups, and works with other stress hormones like cortisol. It's adaptive acutely,  but not chronically.

Question 8

what happens after using an epipen (epinephrine)?

Accepted Answer

Epipen (epinephrine): The Epipen (epinephrine) is used for serious life threatening allergic reactions. In a person afficted with one of those, it will save thier life. No harm.
In a person not afflicted with a life threatening allergic event, it will increase the bp, anxiety, pulse, sweatiness but otherwise should be uneventful unless there is a history of coronary heart disease.

Question 9

could i ask for lidocaine without the epinephrine?

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Yes: Local anesthetic Lidocaine does come in different formulations, depending on route and purposes of administration. It is not always mixed with epinephrine.

Question 10

how long can the side effects of epinephrine last?

Accepted Answer

Minutes to hours: The Epinephrine will be metabolized rather quickly by the liver/renal drug metabolism system, then rendering it ineffective. However, the side effects may last longer, such as rapid pulse, feeling of palpitations, headache, increased blood pressure .... But generally we are talking minutes.

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