Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Adrenaline as follows:
- As Adrenaline administration can compromise blood supply in the surrounding tissues, the site of administration can present with numbness, altered sensation, coldness, and pallor. Secondary to poor oxygenated blood supply, the site of Adrenaline administration and surrounding tissues can sometimes present with signs and symptoms of infection, such as, redness, pain and tenderness, and swelling. Closely observe for development of any of these findings and report them to your physician appropriately, for a change in plan of care to be considered.
- Individuals with history of compromised renal function can be at increased risk for deteriorating renal function with Adrenaline use. In individuals with renal failure, Adrenaline must be avoided or used with extreme caution and close monitoring for deteriorating renal function.
- Patients taking Adrenaline on a regular basis should continue taking it as ordered, even if the symptoms of poor cardiac function and shortness of breath are under control. Abrupt discontinuation on Adrenaline intake can result in episodes of extreme shortness of breath, low blood pressure and slow heart rate, with dizziness and headache. Discontinuing the medication should only be on your physician’s recommendation.
