EPINEPHrine (Systemic) and Mutamycin

• Generic Name: epinephrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, Epinephrinesnap-EMS, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EPIsnap, Symjepi, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Auvi-Q Auto-injector, Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Twinject, Primatene Mist

Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.

Epinephrine auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of severe allergic reaction.

Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis, or to treat low blood pressure that is caused by septic shock.

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

• Generic Name: mitomycin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Mutamycin

Mutamycin is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Mutamycin is used in combination with other cancer medications to treat cancer of the stomach and pancreas.

Mutamycin treats only the symptoms of stomach or pancreatic cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.

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