Question 1

am i allergic to epinephrine.

Accepted Answer

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

how is epinephrine administered?

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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 pill form.

Question 3

can anyone be allergic to epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

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.

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

what are epinephrine injections used for?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: "Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. 
Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) ." See: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/epinephrine-injection.html

Question 6

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 7

can children be given epinephrine injections?

Accepted Answer

If indicated: Epinephrine is used in children when necessary to prevent life threatening illness.

Question 8

how can i increase nor epinephrine production?

Accepted Answer

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 (and safe to your kind and body, turn it into a challenge and an adventure.

Question 9

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 10

my epinephrine levels are less than 10 and it says the normal range is 10-200. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

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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