Question 1

what would happen if i ingest the epinephrine from and epi-pen?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: These are medications, not toys. In case of accidental ingestion, the Epinephrine will not reach the blood stream and no noticeable effect will occur. If you are considering suicide please seek help immediately.

Question 2

how is epinephrine administered?

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Many: It depends on why you are using it but Epinephrine can be given intramuscularly, sub-cutaneously, intravenously or also as a nasal spray.  There is no pill form.

Question 3

what are epinephrine injections used for?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: "Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. 
Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) ." See: http://www.drugs.com/mtm/epinephrine-injection.html

Question 4

is benzene epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

No: Benzene is a very toxic organic (carbon-based) chemical.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/benzene Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline which acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter in humans and other mammals.  Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/epinephrine Epinephrine includes a "benzene" ring, but the attached groups give it its unique behavior.

Question 5

pen epinephrine side effects?

Accepted Answer

C priors...: When used properly, like when have an anaphylaxis (acute allergy reaction) to something very allergic to (bee sting, peanuts, shellfish..), it will reverse the potentially fatal effects of the reaction --severe bronchospasm of lung causes tight breathing, swelling of the throat (preventing air from getting into lungs), ...Then it should not have any side effects. Perhaps some sense of palpitation..

Question 6

is epinephrine ever a neurotransmitter?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine: both hormone and neurotransmitter

Question 7

how can i administer epinephrine intravenously?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous: Yes, you may need epinephrine intravenously from time to time but please make contact with your treating physician to advise you when and when not to take an injection. You will also be advised carefully how to deliver the medication.

Question 8

when should i use the epi-pen with epinephrine?

Accepted Answer

ASAP after...: If you are truly allergic to certain foods, e.g., peanut,  or bee venom and you accidentally ingest peanut or get stung by bee, you need Epinephrine as soon as possible.  Epinephrine is a life saving medicine.

Question 9

how epinephrine work during the stress response?

Accepted Answer

Fight & flight: In response to a perceived threat, Epinephrine prepares your body to fight with or flee the predator/other aggressor. It signals your heart to pump harder, increase blood pressure, open airways in the lungs, narrow blood vessels in the skin and intestine to increase blood flow to major muscle groups, and works with other stress hormones like cortisol. It's adaptive acutely,  but not chronically.

Question 10

what happens after using an epipen (epinephrine)?

Accepted Answer

Epipen (epinephrine): The Epipen (epinephrine) is used for serious life threatening allergic reactions. In a person afficted with one of those, it will save thier life. No harm.
In a person not afflicted with a life threatening allergic event, it will increase the bp, anxiety, pulse, sweatiness but otherwise should be uneventful unless there is a history of coronary heart disease.

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