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2024-09-14 15:15:23
Epinephrine is produced synthetically through chemical synthesis or via recombinant DNA technology. Purified active epinephrine is also obtained from the adrenal glands of domesticated animals for clinical use. [Link] [Link]
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2024-09-14 23:56:36
The mention of adrenochrome in the image refers to a chemical byproduct formed when epinephrine oxidizes after exposure to air or light, not an ingredient in the EpiPen itself. The presence of adrenochrome means the epinephrine has degraded & the EpiPen should be replaced. [Link] [Link]
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