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Epinephrine Uses

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Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers

When a patient comes to the hospital with bleeding ulcers, in most cases, endoscopy is performed. This procedure is critical for all phases of bleeding ulcers, including diagnosis, determination of treatment options, and treatment itself.

In high-risk patients or those with evidence of bleeding, options include watchful waiting with medical treatments or surgery. The first critical steps for massive bleeding is to stabilize the patient and support vital functions with...

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Expert & Community Posts

Food Allergies: To Eat or Not To Eat?

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...severe reaction must carry a dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) with him at all times in the event... Read more »

Over-the-counter Epinephrine Inhalers Are Going Away

By Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America , Health Expert

With so much attention on the looming deadline to remove CFC, doctor prescribed, metered dose... Read more »

Allergic Shock & Asthma - A Potentially Deadly Combination

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

Last year, I wrote a sharepost on the AllergyNetwork.com site about allergic shock, also known as... Read more »

Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine -- You've Got to Get It Right

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

I attended a session at the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology conference in... Read more »

Preparing for the Worst: Is Your Child Ready for an Anaphylaxis Event at School?

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

What if the worst possible thing were to happen to your child when he or she is out of your sight... Read more »

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Health Guide

The Top 10 States for Asthma and Allergy Safety in Schools

The top 10 states are: Connecticut New Jersey Vermont Rhode Island Massachusetts WashingtonMaryland New Mexico New York West Virginia Nine of the top 10 states have state laws... Read more »

Glaucoma: Medications

Nearly all glaucoma medications are prescribed for reducing eye pressure. Lowering IOP is even proving to be beneficial for about two-thirds of patients with normal-pressure... Read more »

Narcolepsy: Causes

...levels of histamine, a chemical that promotes wakefulnessLow levels of epinephrine (commonly known as adrenaline), a hormone important in alertness and arousalIncrease in acetylcholine, which... Read more »

Anxiety Disorders: Causes

CausesA person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have... Read more »

What is Cholesterol?: A Patient Guide

Arteriosclerosis causes heart attacks, strokes, amputations and even loss of brain function in addition to sudden death. Arteriosclerotic plaque, the material that eventually clogs our... Read more »

Medications

Corgard Uses and How to Use

...the action of certain natural substances such as adrenaline (epinephrine) on the heart and blood... Read more »

Proventil Oral Drug Interactions

...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: adrenaline-like drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

Proventil Oral Drug Interactions

...nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: adrenaline-like drugs (e.g.,... Read more »

Zyrtec Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes,... Read more »

Lopressor Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. It... Read more »

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