Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Epinephrine  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 epinephrine intramuscularly, avoid administering epinephrine into distal body parts, such as, fingers and toes. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Epinephrine  as follows: Epinephrine 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, epinephrine 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 Epinephrine  as follows: Epinephrine 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 epinephrine with regards to improving cardiac performance can be potentiated by drugs such as, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Epinephrine  as follows: Epinephrine 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. Epinephrine carries the risk of increasing heart rate & causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias in individuals with history. Epinephrine 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 Epinephrine  as follows: Epinephrine can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on epinephrine, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications, including OTC supplements you are currently taking and their safety with epinephrine. Also, if you have been taking epinephrine for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of epinephrine intake, when you are being [...]