Okay, nothing personal, but it is apparent you do not understand pharmacodynamics or physiology very well. By administering 1:1,000 Epinephrine into the subcutaneous tissue (fat) it will be stored in such or if it even reaches the muscle (usually epi pens never reach muscle tissue), and until the time peripheral circulation is restored (if ever returns). Just because you have given the medication does not mean it will be circulated at that time.
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So what is the point of an epinephrine auto-injector at all? Why prescribe them to pts with hx of anaphylaxis for emergency use if the epi is going to be stored in sub-q fat for long periods of time? Dey (maker of the epi-pen) advertises that "EpiPen helps stop allergic reactions fast"...is this BS? I think I'm missing something here and am genuinely confused...someone please fill me in.
Thanks!,
RG
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