Epinephrine
Epinephrine is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Epinephrine; Generic name: EPINEPHRINE; Drug class: alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC].
| Brand name | Epinephrine |
|---|---|
| Generic name | EPINEPHRINE |
| Drug class | alpha-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Epinephrine Injection, 0.3 mg and Epinephrine Injection, 0.15 mg are indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis to stinging insects (e.g., order Hymenoptera, which include bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants) and biting insects (e.g., triatoma, mosquitoes), allergen immunotherapy, foods, drugs, diagnostic testing substances (e.g., radiocontrast media) and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Epinephrine Injection, 0.3 mg and Epinephrine Injection, 0.15 mg are intended for immediate administration in patients who are determined to be at increased risk for anaphy |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs): Epinephrine injection, 0.3 mg ( 2 ) Patients 15 to 30 kg (33 lbs to 66 lbs): Epinephrine injection, 0.15 mg ( 2 ) Inject intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, through clothing if necessary. Each device is a single-dose injection. ( 2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage According to Patient Body Weight Patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (approximately 66 pounds or more): Epinephrine inj |
| Active ingredient(s) | EPINEPHRINE |
| Route | INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=04f07f15-55e2-411b-abb8-07eab37f5664 |