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epinephrine
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ep·i·neph·rine
/ ˌepiˈnefrin/
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n. Biochem.
a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, esp. in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion. Also called adrenaline.
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CAN EPINEPHRINE INHALATIONS BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EPINEPHRINE INJECTION IN CHILDREN AT RISK FOR SYSTEMIC ANAPHYLAXIS?(Abstract)
Magazine article from: Pediatrics; 8/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...To determine if an adequate dose of epinephrine can be delivered using a metered dose...provide high local concentrations of epinephrine in the airways, lack of pain, low...who continually carried injectable epinephrine. Fifteen of the children also had a...
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EPINEPHRINE USE BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS FOR PRESUMED ANAPHYLAXIS
Magazine article from: Prehospital Emergency Care; 10/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ABSTRACT Objective. The use of epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis by...determine whether first-tier EMTs use epinephrine safely and appropriately for anaphylactic...Cases were persons treated by EMTs with epinephrine for presumed anaphylaxis from January...
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Epinephrine Market Settles Down After Realignment of Last Year
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 2/24/1997; ; 700+ words
; MARKET CONDITIONS FOR epinephrine, sometimes known as adrenaline...Boehringer Ingelheim makes its epinephrine at a dedicated plant at its site...in the states. World demand for epinephrine is less than 2 metric tons, according...
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine in cardiopulmonary resuscitation: effects on myocardial oxygen delivery and consumption.
Magazine article from: Chest; 6/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...agonist, seems to be an alternative to epinephrine, an [[alpha].sub.1,2...We therefore studied the effect of epinephrine and norepinephrine on MD[O.sub...each received placebo (controls) or epinephrine (45[mu]g/kg) or norepinephrine...
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Epinephrine market settles down after realignment of last year. (forecast for 1997)(Pharma & Fine Chemicals)
Magazine article from: Chemical Market Reporter; 2/24/1997; ; 700+ words
; MARKET CONDITIONS FOR epinephrine, sometimes known as adrenaline...Boehringer Ingelheim makes its epinephrine at a dedicated plant at its site...in the states. World demand for epinephrine is less than 2 metric tons, according...
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Epinephrine in anaphylaxis: well worth the risk.
Magazine article from: Consultant; 12/1/1994; 700+ words
; Although epinephrine has long been the therapy of choice in...reaction; that there is no need to use epinephrine quickly because there is always time to get medical help; and that epinephrine always works, even when its use is delayed...
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Can Epinephrine Inhalations Be Substituted for Epinephrine Injection in Children at Risk for Systemic Anaphylaxis?(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Pediatrics; 11/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; ...is life-saving.[5] Injection of epinephrine, preferably by the intramuscular route...When administered by this route, epinephrine is rapidly absorbed, and peak plasma...anaphylaxis do not carry injectable epinephrine[1-4] and many children, caregivers...
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Effects of epinephrine in local anesthetics on the central and peripheral nervous systems: Neurotoxicity and neural blood flow
Magazine article from: Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; 3/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; Epinephrine has been combined with neuraxial and...attests to the general safety of adjuvant epinephrine, yet we have only modest understanding...2-5 The long-held belief that epinephrine exerts most of these effects, including...
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Disposal of epinephrine; shellfish and iodine allergies; fires caused by hair gel; patient jewelry; vaginal use of chlorhexidine gluconate.(CLINICAL ISSUES)
Magazine article from: AORN Journal; 2/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; QUESTION: Recently, I heard that outdated vials of epinephrine and epinephrine pens require special disposal because epinephrine is a hazardous substance. If this is true, what should I do with outdated epinephrine...
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Effects of epinephrine on ouabain-sensitive, K+-dependent P-Nitropenylphosphatase activity in strial marginal cells of guinea pigs
Magazine article from: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology; 4/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...study, to clarify the relationship between epinephrine and strial Na+/K+-ATPase activity...pigs and guinea pigs treated with reserpine, epinephrine, and reserpine plus epinephrine. In our previous study, K+-NPPase activity...
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Epinephrine
Book article from: Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
Epinephrine Epinephrine, also known as adrenalin , is a hormone that is responsible for...one experiences when frightened or excited. In some tissues, epinephrine also acts as a neurotransmitter, conveying signals between adjacent...
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epinephrine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
epinephrine , hormone important to the body's metabolism, also known as adrenaline. Epinephrine, a catecholamine , together with norepinephrine...synthesized (1904) by Friedrich Stolz. Epinephrine is used medicinally as a stimulant in cardiac...
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Catecholamines Tests
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...is a collective term for the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Manufactured...results by causing increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Patients collecting...catecholamines Supine (lying down): Epinephrine less than 50 pg/mL, norepinephrine...
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Beta-blockers
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...fight-or-flight ” hormone epinephrine. Beta-blockers are also used to treat...and many hormones, norepinephrine and epinephrine exert their effects by interacting with...Scientists refer to the ones on which epinephrine and norepinephrine act as adrenergic...
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catecholamine
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...catecholamines include such compounds as epinephrine , or adrenaline, norepinephrine, and...amine, or nitrogen-containing group. Epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are also...an intermediate in the synthesis of epinephrine; in addition, a deficiency of dopamine...
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