| Front | How does epinephrine work? |
|---|---|
| Back | It has various properties that cause the blood vessels to constrict, which reverses vasodilation and hypotension. This, in turn, elevates the diastolic pressure and improves coronary blood flow. It also increases cardiac contractility and relieves bronchospasm in the lungs. |
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