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The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.
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Adrenaline Hydrochloride Epifrin Epinephrine Bitartrate 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-, (R)- Epinephrine Hydrochloride Lyophrin Adrenaline Adrenaline Bitartrate Acetate, Epinephrine Epinephrine Acetate 4-(1-Hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol Epinephrine Hydrogen Tartrate Epitrate Adrenaline Acid Tartrate Medihaler-Epi
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The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.
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