Epinephrine

Drug

Also known as: adrenaline

Drug Profile

Epinephrine (adrenaline) is an adrenergic agonist medication used for emergency and acute conditions including anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, severe asthma/croup settings, and superficial bleeding. It can be administered by multiple routes including intramuscular and intravenous routes, and intranasal formulations are also approved. It is prescription-only in major regions.

Drug Class
Adrenergic receptor agonist; sympathomimetic
Approval Status
Established generic prescription medication in US/EU/UK; intranasal epinephrine (Neffy) approved in the US in August 2024 with pediatric expansion in March 2025
Mechanism of Action
Nonselective agonist of alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
Brand Names
  • Epipen
  • Adrenaclick
  • Neffy
Indications
  • Anaphylaxis
  • \Cardiac arrest\
  • \Asthma (selected settings)\
  • Croup
  • \Superficial bleeding\

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