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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - Adrenaline Acid Tartrate
Adrenaline acid tartrate (Ad-renna-lin ass-id tar-trate) is a medicine which is used in cardiac arrest. Adrenaline acid tartrate is an injection that is usually given by a healthcare professional. The person responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you get the right dose. If you feel that the medicine is making you feel unwell or you think it is not working, you should talk to someone who is involved in your care. Adrenaline acid tartrate is used in emergency situations in resuscitation.
When to take your medicine
This medicine is only used in an emergency. It will be given to you when you need it.
How to take your medicine
This medicine will be given to you as an injection. If you have any concerns about this medicine or how this will be given to you, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.
Taking too much of your medicine
Having extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.
In the case of Adrenaline acid tartrate, the person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose.
Stopping your medicine
Your medical team will stop giving you this medicine once it has had its intended effect.
Looking after your medicine
As Adrenaline acid tartrate will be given to you as an injection, it will be stored by the medical team.
Is this medicine suitable for you?
Adrenaline acid tartrate is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
- are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- are elderly
- have certain heart problems including those caused by having lung problems or asthma
- have closed angle glaucoma
- have diabetes
- have hyperthyroidism
- have psychiatric problems
Over time it is possible that Adrenaline acid tartrate can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Adrenaline acid tartrate has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.
Side Effects
A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.
Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine's effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
The frequency of these side-effects is unknown
- angina pain
- breathing difficulties
- dizziness
- faster heart rate
- feeling anxious
- feeling restless
- fingers and toes becoming cold
- headaches
- heart problems
- increased blood sugar levels
- metabolic problems
- palpitations
- raised blood pressure - this may lead to a stroke or build up of fluid in the lungs
- tremors
- weakness
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, tell the person looking after you immediately.
Taking other medicines
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. At times your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, in other cases this may not be appropriate.
The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Adrenaline acid tartrate:
- digoxin
- guanethidine
- halothane
- oxytocin
- propranolol
- quinidine
The following types of medicine may interact with Adrenaline acid tartrate:
- adrenergic neurone blocking agents
- anaesthetics
- beta-blockers
- ergot alkaloids
- hypoglycaemics
- tricyclic antidepressants
If you are taking Adrenaline acid tartrate and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- there are no known interactions between Adrenaline acid tartrate and any complementary preparations or vitamins
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
- considerations about how this medicine affects driving or operate machinery do not apply to Adrenaline acid tartrate
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when having Adrenaline acid tartrate
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Adrenaline acid tartrate
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
- you should only have this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks that you need it
You need to discuss your specific circumstances with your doctor to weigh up the overall risks and benefits of taking this medicine. You and your doctor can make a decision about whether you are going to take this medicine during pregnancy.
If the decision is that you should not have Adrenaline acid tartrate, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
- this medicine passes into breast milk. Taking Adrenaline acid tartrate and breast-feeding is unlikely to affect your baby
Before you have your baby you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor or midwife.
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. They may also be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
This medicine contains adrenaline acid tartrate.
We are unable to list all of the ingredients for your medicine here. For a full list, you should refer to the patient information leaflet that comes with this medicine or ask your prescriber. You should check that you are able to take the ingredients of your medicine, especially if you have any allergies.
If you are not able to take any of the ingredients in your medicine, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if they can suggest an alternative medicine. If you have reacted badly to Adrenaline acid tartrate before, do not take Adrenaline acid tartrate. Talk to your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse as soon as possible.
Disclaimer - eHealth Treats does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. Consulting a Qualified Medical Practitioner is always recommended. eHealth Treats does not and should not be taken as a substitute for a Qualified Medical Practitioner.
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