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 vasoconstric...