Question 1

what is the definition or description of: epinephrine overdose?

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Epinephrine overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. "Symptoms of overdose may include:  sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden difficulty speaking, slow or fast heart rate, shortness of breath, fast breathing, confusion, tiredness or weakness, cold, pale skin,ecreased urination" REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603002.html

Question 2

what is the treatment for epinephrine overdose?

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Depends: How Severe?: Minor Epinephrine intravascularly can cause symptoms such as racing heart, palpitations, anxiety feeling which should only require supportive help until the epi is metabolized.  Epi intraarterially  (can cause 
constriction and necrosis)  needs to be reversed immediately with phentolamine.

Question 3

if a person accidently overdosed on  humalog, would an epipen (epinephrine) help?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The result of an overdose of Humalog (insulin lispro) would be a low blood sugar; although Epinephrine would raise the blood sugar somewhat, the appropriate treatment would glucose (sugar) to avoid a dangerous fall in blood sugar while the effect of Insulin wears off.

Question 4

can a person be allergic to epinephrine?

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No, but sensitive: Epinephrine, or adrenalin, is a normal stress hormone in your body so you cannot be, strictly defined, allergic.  But you certainly can be sensitive to the normal physiologic responses to epinephrine, especially in higher doses.  So one may experience fast heart rate, anxiety, sweats, high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, which may be perceived as "allergic" reactions, but actually are not.

Question 5

who should not use epinephrine injections?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine injectio: Lidocaine and Epinephrine are often injected together.  "Lidocaine is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type." See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/lidocaine-and-epinephrine-injection.html

Question 6

how do you properly dispose of expired epinephrine shots?

Accepted Answer

Return to pharmacy: Your pharmacist will likely dispose of them for you. Another option is to ask your blood drawing station. They dispose of needles regularly.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

is epinephrine ever a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: both hormone and neurotransmitter

Question 10

how can i administer epinephrine intravenously?

Accepted Answer

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.

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