Application

(-)Epinephrine (+)-bitartrate salt has been used:to test the possible existence of β-adrenergic vasodilationto infuse into the adipose region to minimize blood loss and tissue contaminationas a platelet agonist in the preparation of optimal platelet aggregometry 96-well platesin the measurement of total superoxide dismutase (tSOD) enzymatic activity

Biochem/physiol Actions

Epinephrineis mainly liberated from adrenal medulla in response to stress, that is facilitated through sympathetic fibers.

Adrenergic receptor agonist.

Caution

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Features and Benefits

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General description

Epinephrine is a hormone, which is also termed as adrenaline. It is a monoamine and catecholamine.