Epinephrine (also known as “adrenalin”) is a hormone produced primarily by the adrenalin glands that sit atop each of your kidneys. Certain neurons located throughout your body can also produce this hormone. It plays an important role in the ‘fight or flight’ response in humans. You probably know that. You may also know that epinephrine is used frequently as a medication to reverse severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock). Situations where not having this medication on hand for immediate use can result in death in just minutes, think people allergic to bee stings, people with peanut allergies. Epinephrine can administered to patients in multiple ways: inhalation, subcutaneousRead More →