Epinephrine

Overview

Epinephrine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in the body's acute stress response and acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors. It is commonly used in emergencies to treat cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and other conditions requiring immediate action.

API suppliers (6)

Suppliers of Epinephrine backed by a verifiable FDA Type II Drug Master File. Source: FDA quarterly DMF list.

• MATRIX PHARMACORP PRIVATE LTD2 active DMF
• CAMBREX PROFARMACO MILANO SRLItaly1 active DMF
• TRANSO PHARM HANDELS GMBH1 active DMF
• Wockhardt LimitedIndia1 active DMF
• Wockhardt LimitedIndia1 active DMF
• BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMA GMBH AND CO KG

Patent & exclusivity (US)

Per the FDA Orange Book (40 approved US products), the latest listed US patent on Epinephrine expires 17 Jan 2045. Generic API sourcing typically opens up once these lapse.

Therapeutic areas