Epinephrine hydrochloride

Epinephrine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the naturally occurring sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstricting, intraocular pressure-reducing, and bronchodilating activities. By stimulating vascular alpha-adrenergic receptors, epinephrine causes vasoconstriction, thereby increasing vascular resistance and blood pressure. When administered in the conjunctiva, this agent binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors in the iris sphincter muscle, resulting in vasoconstriction, a decrease in the production of aqueous humor, and a lowering of intraocular pressure. Through its beta1 receptor-stimulating actions, epinephrine increases the force and rate of myocardial contraction and relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Bronchodilators and Vasoconstrictors. Its therapeutic use is listed as decongestants. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Adrenaline Hydrochloride and Adrenaline chloride. Its PubChem CID is 441411.