Epinephrine

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 28, 2024

Pros & Cons


Epinephrine Pros and Cons

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  • Epinephrine is a lifesaving drug that can be used for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. 
  • Epinephrine can be self-injected using a prefilled single-dose automatic injection device.
  • It can be given by intramuscular injection or subcutaneous injection into the thigh, through clothing, if needed.

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  • You have to learn how to inject epinephrine correctly using the pre-filled auto-injector.
  • You must store epinephrine injection at room temperature and prevent exposure to extreme temperatures.
  • This medication can cause heart problems like fast or irregular heart rate.