Epinephrine inhalation

Generic name: epinephrine inhalation [ EP-i-NEF-rin ]
Brand name: Primatene Mist Inhaler
Dosage form: inhalation aerosol (0.125 mg/inh)
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 6, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is epinephrine inhalation?

Epinephrine inhalation is used to treat mild symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

epinephrine inhalation is for occasional use and is not a maintenance treatment for asthma.

Epinephrine inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

Do not use epinephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

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