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The What, Who, When, Where and Why of Epinephrine
Over the years, I’ve found that patients have a lot of important questions about epinephrine. Here are some answers. What is epinephrine? Epinephrine, or epi, is a form of adrenaline. Adrenaline is a hormone that is naturally produced in our bodies and is released in emotional situations that cause fear or anger—commonly called the “fight …