Mechanism of Action of Epinephrine
Introduction Epinephrine (adrenaline) is an endogenous catecholamine and a potent sympathomimetic agent that acts as a non-selective agonist at both α- and β-adrenergic receptors. It plays a critical physiological role in the “fight-or-flight” response and is widely used clinically in emergency medicine, anesthesia, cardiology, and allergy management. From an exam perspective, epinephrine is a high-yield … Read more