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Racemic epinephrine

Racemic epinephrine

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Racemic epinephrine is a lung agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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Vaponefrin

Side Effects

Common

Headache
Dizziness
Nervousness
Tremor
Nausea
Heart palpitations
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

Treats

Croup
4
1 review
Epiglottitis
3
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