Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Adrenaline  as follows: Before every use, make sure the solution in the medication bottle appears clear, without any discoloration or particulate matter. If you notice any cloudiness in the medication bottle or particulate matter or coloration, discard the medication appropriately and call your physician to have the medication reordered. While administering Adrenaline intramuscularly, avoid administering Adrenaline into distal body parts, such as, fingers and toes. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Adrenaline  as follows: Adrenaline belongs to a class of compounds called monoamine neurotransmitters. Other neurotransmitters belonging to this class include serotonin, which plays an important role in promoting happiness and fight depression symptoms. Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are enzymes causing breakdown and inactivation of these monoamines, Adrenaline and serotonin. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like phenelzine are drugs used in the treatment of depression, which inhibit MAOs, preventing the inactivation [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Adrenaline  as follows: Adrenaline use can increase the cardiac performance and the pumping action of the heart. Digoxin taken by individuals with complaint of heart failure and thyroid hormone taken as a supplement by individuals with complaint of hypothyroidism also increase the cardiac performance and the pumping action of the heart. The action of Adrenaline with regards to improving cardiac performance can be potentiated by drugs such as, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Adrenaline  as follows: Adrenaline is avoided in individuals with history of tachycardia or fast heart rate, as it can further increase the heart rate and result in dangerous arrhythmias. Adrenaline carries the risk of increasing heart rate & causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias in individuals with history. Adrenaline can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, diuretics, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Adrenaline  as follows: Adrenaline can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Adrenaline, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications, including OTC supplements you are currently taking and their safety with Adrenaline. Also, if you have been taking Adrenaline for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Adrenaline intake, when you are being [...]