EpiPen Fiasco

If you suffer from allergies and are at risk of anaphylaxis, an EpiPen could save your life. Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that might occur just minutes after exposure to an allergen, and is definitely life threatening. You might get itching and swelling of your lips and tongue, but it can also lead to tightness and closure of your
throat along with difficulty breathing.

Mylan manufactures the EpiPen that contains epinephrine. This is a synthetic form of the hormone adrenaline that counteracts anaphylaxis. It will help to constrict your blood vessels, increasing your blood pressure, and also reducing smooth muscles in …read more