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What does Epinephrine do?


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  1. Epinephrine, sometimes referred to as adrenaline, is a neurotransmitter and hormone that is frequently administered as an emergency therapy for allergic reactions that might be fatal.
  2. It works by accelerating the heartbeat, constricting blood vessels, and loosening airway muscles.
  3. Its chemistry suggests that it is a hormone that is injected into the bloodstream because it is a member of the catecholamine chemical family.

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