Medical Uses


Adrenaline is a very important compound that is depended upon daily to save lives. Some uses of adrenaline are:

Surgical aid to control hemorrhaging
Stimulant in cardiac arrest
Brochodilator in bronchial asthma
Antispasmodic in bronchial asthma
Vasoconstrictor in anaphylactic shock
Treatment for chloroquine poisoning
Used in obstetrics
Used to help end hypoglycemic comas
Antidote for allergic reactions, hives, and hay fever


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