- 7%
Epitrate Injection 1ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT EPITRATE INJECTION
EPITRATE
INJECTION contains Adrenaline which belongs to the group of medicines
called Sympathomimetics. It is used during emergency situations to
manage severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), cardiac arrest (loss of
heart functions) and anaphylactic shock (sudden drop in blood flow due
to an allergic reaction).
Anaphylaxis can be defined as a severe,
potential life-threatening medical condition characterized by severe
decrease in blood pressure, heart function, skin rash, nausea, swelling
of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty in breathing or
swallowing. It is caused when an individual accidentally gets exposed
towards certain chemicals (such as insect stings or bites, foods, drugs,
sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens) that can
trigger an allergic reaction in him.
EPITRATE INJECTION can also
be used to increase blood pressure in patients suffering from low blood
pressure caused due to septic shock. It also helps in inducing mydriasis
(dilation of the pupils) prior to an eye surgery after diluting the
medicine properly using an ophthalmic irrigating solution.
Before
receiving EPITRATE INJECTION inform your doctor if you have any liver,
kidney, or severe heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if
you have diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, thyroid disorders,
atherosclerosis, or any other brain disorders.
Inform your doctor
before receiving EPITRATE INJECTION if you are pregnant or
breastfeeding. The common side effects of receiving EPITRATE INJECTION
are tremors, pounding heartbeat, headache, sweating or dizziness. Inform
your doctor if any of these side effects worsens.
USES OF EPITRATE INJECTION
It is used to:
- manage severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- manage anaphylactic shock
- manage cardiac arrest and to restore blood pressure
- induce mydriasis (dilation of the pupil) prior to an eye surgery
HOW EPITRATE INJECTION WORKS
EPITRATE
INJECTION is a powerful cardiac stimulant. It works by binding to the
alpha and beta receptors of the adrenergic system. This action,
stimulates the heart, improves heart functions, and helps the heart to
pump more blood smoothly. It also increases blood pressure among
patients suffering from low blood pressure. It is also a powerful
bronchodilator which relaxes the smooth muscle of the airway tract. This
helps in reducing breathing difficulties caused due to anaphylactic
reactions.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
EPITRATE
INJECTION will be given only by a doctor or by a trained healthcare
professional into the vein (intravenously) or into the muscle
(intramuscularly) or under the skin (subcutaneously on the anterior part
of the thigh).
It may also be administered into the eye
(intracamerally) by an ophthalmologist prior to an eye surgery after
diluting the medicine properly using an ophthalmic irrigating solution
to cause pupil dilation.
Your doctor will decide the correct
dose, duration of therapy and site of administration for you depending
upon your age, body weight and health condition. However, care should be
taken to not to administer EPITRATE INJECTION in areas which generally
have low blood supply (such as fingers, toes, ears, nose, genitals, or
buttocks).
SIDE EFFECTS OF EPITRATE INJECTION
COMMON
- anxiety or restlessness
- apprehensiveness (a sense of misfortune)
- shivering or shaking
- weakness, dizziness
- headache
- sweating or irregular or pounding heart rate
- pale appearance of the skin
- nausea and vomiting
- difficulty in breathing
RARE
Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects after receiving EPITRATE INJECTION:
- severe
allergic reactions (such as wheeziness, difficulty in breathing,
swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching all over the
body) - signs of stress cardiomyopathy (such as chest pain, breathing difficulty, nausea, irregular heartbeat)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Try
to rest and relax. Avoid driving or operating heavy tools or machines
while you are feeling dizzy. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Consult your
doctor if your dizziness did not improve.
Headache
Try to take rest. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. If the symptom does not improve, consult with your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Monitoring required
EPITRATE
INJECTION should be used in pregnant women only if considered necessary
by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving
EPITRATE INJECTION if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or
planning to have a baby.
BREASTFEEDING
Monitoring required
EPITRATE
INJECTION should be used in breastfeeding women only if considered
necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving EPITRATE INJECTION if you are breastfeeding.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
Do
not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or any
other symptoms that affects your ability to drive after receiving
EPITRATE INJECTION.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
EPITRATE
INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases.
Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
LIVER
Use with Caution
EPITRATE
INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do not receive EPITRATE INJECTION if you are allergic to Adrenaline.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctor
EPITRATE
INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart
disease which involves an increased heart rate. It should be used with
caution in patients with other heart problems (such as high blood
pressure). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Use with Caution
EPITRATE
INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
EPITRATE INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.
OTHERS
EPITRATE INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have any infection, disease, or tumor in the brain
Before receiving EPITRATE INJECTION, inform your physician if you:
- have chest pain
- have blood vessel damage in your brain
- have diabetes
- have high blood pressure
- have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
- have an overactive thyroid
- have low potassium levels in the blood
- have high calcium level in the blood
- have phaeochromocytoma (a tumor present on the adrenal gland)
- have a tumor in the prostate gland
- have severe blood loss
- are going to have a surgery under general anesthesia
- have atherosclerosis (deposition of fat particles within the blood vessel that affects blood flow)
| Weight | 10 g |
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