Adrenaline

Adrenaline is a substance used for treating acute conditions. It is primarily employed to manage allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma attacks in animals. Read more

Adrenaline is a substance used for treating acute conditions. It is primarily employed to manage allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe asthma attacks in animals.

Essential insights

• Stimulation of adrenergic receptors: Adrenaline works by activating both alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors.
• Vasoconstriction: Alpha receptor activation causes blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure and improving blood flow to vital organs.
• Bronchodilation: Beta receptor stimulation relaxes the smooth muscles of the bronchi, easing breathing during airway obstruction.
• Cardiac stimulation: Adrenaline enhances heart rate and contractility via beta-1 receptor stimulation, improving circulation.
• Selective Toxicity: Adrenaline acts quickly but requires precise dosing to avoid side effects such as hypertension or arrhythmias.