[Adrenaline and beta 2 adrenergics]

Adrenalin is the drug for anaphylactic shock. The product is usable directly by the patient in the form of an auto-injectable kit, by the physician who treats by the sublingual or subcutaneous routes, in a resuscitation unit extra and inter-hospital by the intra-veinous route with cardiac monitoring. Precaution have to be observed (in angina especially), but it is without formal contra-indications. The beta 2 adrenergics are non-specific bronchodilators. Two categories are available: short action molecules, crisis drugs, prolonged activity molecules (greater than 12 hours). Several routes of administration are useable: spray or powder (inhalation) sub-cutaneous, taking by mouth.