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Epinephrine
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
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 minute... Read More
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Dr. Sudhir Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology 77 years experience
Epinephrine allergy: Symptoms you mention are effects experienced not benificial to you but accompany the effects one is desiring this is not allergy to the medicine but i... Read More
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Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Unlikely: It is unlikely for anyone to be allergic to Epinephrine as it is present in all of us. Commonly, people develop a rapid heart beat, and tremors follow... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Many: It depends on why you are using it but Epinephrine can be given intramuscularly, sub-cutaneously, intravenously or also as a nasal spray. There is no... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
IV or IM usually: For cardiac arrest, epi is typically given iv, but for most allergic reactions, im (intra-muscular) is preferred as it can be quickly administered. S... Read More
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Although some people can get shaking and a pounding heart- however this is just what its mechanism of action is when the dose is high enough.
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Irv Lohanswered
Cardiology 43 years experience
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 t... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Epinephrine: "Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, s... Read More
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Epinephrine injectio: Lidocaine and Epinephrine are often injected together. "Lidocaine is contraindicated in patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to local an... Read More
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
If indicated: Epinephrine is used in children when necessary to prevent life threatening illness.
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Kurzweilanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Don't think, do...: When you encounter something that causes you to be anxious, have the courage to work through it and beat it. When you know something will be exciting... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Langanswered
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology 54 years experience
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.
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Means nothing: You should not draw any conclusion from it. Maybe 19 out of 20 people run a spot Epinephrine of 10 or above, but if you didn't, it's nothing at all.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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