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Noncardiac Adverse Effects of Epinephrine

In addition to adverse cardiovascular effects of epinephrine, other adverse effects include:

  • CNS—nervousness, tremor, dizziness, vertigo, headache, disorientation, agitation, fear, pallor, weakness, cerebral hemorrhage, increased rigidity and tremor (in patients with Parkinson disease)
  • Respiratory—dyspnea
  • GI—nausea, vomiting
  • Other—tissue necrosis.