Epinephrine Hydrochloride (CAS 55-31-2) Suppliers and Product Information

Epinephrine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of epinephrine (***), a hormone and neurotransmitter. It has vasoconstricting, intraocular pressure reducing, and bronchodilating activities. It is used medically as a cardiostimulant and in the treatment of anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and asthma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the main uses of Epinephrine Hydrochloride?

A: Epinephrine Hydrochloride is primarily used to relieve respiratory distress due to bronchospasm, provide rapid relief of hypersensitivity reactions, prolong the action of infiltration anesthetics, and as the primary drug administered during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to reverse cardiac arrest.

Q: How does Epinephrine Hydrochloride work?

A: Epinephrine Hydrochloride works by stimulating alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. It causes vasoconstriction, increases blood pressure, increases heart rate and force of contraction, and relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. In the eye, it decreases aqueous humor production and lowers intraocular pressure.

Q: What are the potential side effects of Epinephrine Hydrochloride?

A: Potential adverse reactions include restlessness, anxiety, headache, tremor, weakness, dizziness, pallor, respiratory difficulties, palpitation, nausea, and vomiting.