Mesh term Epinephrine
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Ethanolamines
Description
The active sympathomimetic hormone from the ADRENAL MEDULLA. It stimulates both the alpha- and beta- adrenergic systems, causes systemic VASOCONSTRICTION and gastrointestinal relaxation, stimulates the HEART, and dilates BRONCHI and cerebral vessels. It is used in ASTHMA and CARDIAC FAILURE and to delay absorption of local ANESTHETICS.Browse to child terms:
Deoxyepinephrine
Metanephrine
Normetanephrine
Racepinephrine
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