epinephrine what is
Epinephrine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that's also known as adrenaline. As an injectable medicine, such as EpiPen, epinephrine is used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by foods, insect bites, and other allergens.pinephrine is an FDA Pregnancy Category C drug, which means harm to an unborn baby can't be ruled out. It's not known whether epinephrine passes into breast milk or could harm a breastfeeding baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before using epinephrine.