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Epinephrine racemic is an inhaled medication available over-the-counter and used to temporarily relieve symptoms of bronchial asthma in adults and children, and to treat pediatric croup, an upper respiratory tract viral infection.
Racepinephrine is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Racepinephrine is used to relieve occasional symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing, chest tightness, and feeling short of breath. Racepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Epinephrine racemic is used for temporary relief of symptoms associated with bronchial asthma (e.g., shortness of breath, chest tightening, wheezing) and to treat croup in children. Epinephrine racemic is available under the following different brand names: AsthmaNefrin and S2.
So there are a few common points of confusion that I have noticed when it comes to epinephrine. One of them is in regard to the dilution of epinephrine, and the other deals with racemic epinephrine. First, I will attempt to explain what the different dilutions of epinephrine actually mean.
Racepinephrine is a racemic mixture consisting of d- Epinephrine and l- Epinephrine enantiomers. Epinephrine is a non-selective α- and β-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is a bronchodilator used in the temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma including wheezing, tightness of chest and shortness of breath.
Racepinephrine inhalation is used as temporary relief for mild symptoms of a weak type of asthma, called intermittent asthma (eg, chest tightness, trouble breathing). This medicine is available over the counter. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Solution. Back to top.
Racemic epinephrine stimulates both α- and β-adrenergic receptors. It acts on vascular smooth muscle to produce vasoconstriction, which markedly decreases blood flow at the capillary level. This shrinks upper respiratory mucosa and reduces edema.