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Epinephrine (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Epinephrine (epinephrine systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: adrenergic bronchodilators, catecholamines, vasopressors and is used to treat Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Allergic Reactions, Allergies, Anaphylaxis, Asthma - acute, Asystole, AV Heart Block, Cardiac Arrest, COPD - Acute, Electromechanical Dissociation, Food Allergies, Oral Allergy Syndrome and Shock.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A01AD01,B02BC09,C01CA24,R01AA14,R03AA01,S01EA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000051-43-4

Chemical Formula

C9-H13-N-O3

Molecular Weight

183

Therapeutic Categories

Glaucoma treatment

Vasoconstrictor

Cardiac stimulant

α- and β-Sympathomimetic agent

Chemical Names

(R)-1-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(metylamino)etanol (IUPAC)

(-)-α-3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-β-metylaminoetanol (WHO)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
IUPACInternational Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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