Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞): 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 1. Anaphylaxis: Adrenaline is the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 for anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and shock. 2. Cardiac Arrest: Adrenaline is used in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with cardiac arrest. 3. Asthma: Adrenaline can be used in the treatment of severe asthma attacks that are unresponsive to other bronchodilators. 4. Severe Allergic Reactions: Adrenaline can be used to treat severe allergic reactions to medications, insect stings, or food. 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: Adrenaline acts on various adrenergic receptors in the body. It stimulates 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐚 adrenergic receptors, leading to several physiological effects. Adrenaline causes vasoconstriction, which increases blood pressure and helps to reverse t