Epinephrine
Brand names: EpiPen
Drug class: alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
Prescription only
Available as: injection, oral, topical, nasal, inhaled
What is epinephrine used for?
- Airway obstruction
- Anaphylaxis
- Bradycardia
- Bronchial spasm
- Heart arrest
- Heart block
- Hypotension
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Septic shock
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr 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. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are intended for immediate administration in patients who are determined to be at increased risk for anaphylaxis, inclu…
Epinephrine price
Generic: From $1.24 per mL (1 mg/10 mL luerjet).
Brand: No brand price listed.
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