ADRENALINUM

Common names / Synonyms: Adrenalina; Extract of suprarenal glands
Classification: A sarcode
Preparation: Tincture or trituration

1. IDENTIFICATION
   A sarcode prepared from extract of the suprarenal glands; used as tincture or trituration.
2. CLINICAL (Key clinical indications)
   Addison’s disease;
   Weakness;
   Haematuria;
   Hyperaemia;
   Adrenal neuralgia;
   Palpitations;
   Bronzed skin;
   Tachycardia.
3. CHARACTERISTICS (Keynotes / guiding symptoms)
   Adrenalin has cured a number of cases of Addison’s disease and has arrested others;
   The principal features of this affection may be taken as guides for its use: bronzing of the skin; loss of strength; exhaustion; excessively rapid pulse;
   It has cured a case of haematuria accompanied by pain in the suprarenal region;
   It has been used locally in cases of hyperaemia of the conjunctiva, causing it to disappear almost immediately, thus making operations possible;
   It appears to possess a very powerful local action upon dilated vessels;
   When injected into the circulation, it increases blood pressure; the arteries are contracted;
   The general muscular system is affected; a slight stimulus produces prolonged contraction.
4. RELATIONSHIPS
   (As not stated in the text.)
5. SYMPTOMS
6. Generalities
   Loss of strength;
   Exhaustion;
   Excessively rapid pulse;
   Tachycardia;
   Palpitations;
   Increased blood pressure when injected;
   Contraction of arteries;
   General muscular system affected; slight stimulus produces prolonged contraction.
7. Eyes
   Hyperaemia of the conjunctiva; disappears almost immediately under local application.
8. Urinary System
   Haematuria;
   Pain in suprarenal region accompanying haematuria.
9. Circulation
   Dilated vessels; powerful local action upon them;
   Increased blood pressure; arterial contraction.