Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline adrenalin or 45-β-trihydroxy-N-methylphenethylamine) is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. The investigation of the pharmacology of epinephrine made a major contribution to the understanding of the autonomic system and the function of the sympathetic system. Epinephrine remains a useful medicine for several emergency indications.
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