The effect of epinephrine on urine output and its mechanism of action

Dec 20, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The effect of epinephrine on urine volume and its mechanism of action

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Epinephrine usually affects urine output, potentially increasing or decreasing it. It can inhibit the reabsorption of fluid by the renal tubules and influence the micturition reflex. Epinephrine typically has a certain effect on urine volume, possibly leading to either increased or decreased urine output. Epinephrine can promote an increase in glomerular filtration rate and also inhibit the reabsorption of fluid by the renal tubules, which may result in increased urine production and thus elevated urine output. On the other hand, epinephrine generally causes vasoconstriction, which might reduce blood flow within the vessels, decrease the glomerular filtration rate, and consequently lead to reduced urine output. Epinephrine plays an important role in the body; abnormalities may affect health and require timely treatment.