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What Causes Elevated BP After Receiving An Epinephrine Shot?
This week I went in for removal of a skin cancer, I was give shot of epinephrine/Lana cane(?) 2 hours after leaving clinic my blood pressure, heart rate started going up, some 6+ hours later BP 244/164, pulse 113. Do you think the injection shot was the cause of increase in vitals? My vitals usually run average 120/50 with pulse 55 + -. I did spend night in ER with no explanation as to why the high increase in vitals. Also i m just out of hospital with double bypass surgery on 26 of March. Any help, appreciated.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The increased blood pressure and heart rate are due to effects of Epinephrine drug which will last only for few hours. There is nothing to be worried about.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The increased blood pressure and heart rate are due to effects of Epinephrine drug which will last only for few hours. There is nothing to be worried about.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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