Describe the role of epinephrine in treating allergic reactions

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In the treatment of severe allergic reactions, epinephrine is the drug of choice. Epinephrine is a vasopressor, has antihistaminic action, and is a bronchodilator. Its effect is extremely rapid in onset. This characteristic in particular makes it especially useful in the treatment of anaphylactic reactions when time is crucial.

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