Epinephrine (medication)
Epinephrine (medication)
Epinephrine (Template:IPA-en), also known as adrenaline, is a medication and hormone. As a medication, it is used to treat a number of conditions, including anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and superficial bleeding.
Etymology
The term "epinephrine" comes from the Greek words epi (upon), nephros (kidney), and -ine (pertaining to), referring to the adrenal glands which sit atop the kidneys and secrete the hormone.
Medical uses
Epinephrine is used to treat a number of conditions including: anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, and superficial bleeding. It can be used in emergencies as a part of resuscitation to increase blood flow to the heart (coronary blood flow).
Related terms
- Adrenaline: Another name for epinephrine, more commonly used in the UK.
- Anaphylaxis: A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you're allergic to.
- Cardiac arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively.
- Resuscitation: The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Epinephrine (medication)
- Wikipedia's article - Epinephrine (medication)
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