What it is used for
- Severe sudden allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Sudden very low blood pressure or shock
- Resuscitation when the heart stops
- Slow heart rate not responding to other treatment
How it is used
- It is given by injection by a doctor, nurse or emergency team.
- The doctor decides the dose and how it is given based on your condition.
- The medical team monitors you and your vital signs during treatment.
Before and while using it
- In a severe allergic reaction, call for emergency help immediately.
- It may cause a pounding heart, shakiness or anxiety for a short time.
- Tell the doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure or an overactive thyroid.
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: National drug formulary 2024, page 229
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.