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    Epinephrine binds to both alpha-1 and beta receptors. Activation of alpha-1 receptors causes vasoconstriction and increases peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. Activation of beta-1 receptors increases heart rate and cardiac contractility. Activation of beta-2 receptors causes bronchodilation, vasodilation, and increased release of mediators from mast cells and basophils.

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    Epinephrine binds to both alpha-1 and beta receptors. Activation of alpha-1 receptors causes vasoconstriction and increases peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. Activation of beta-1 receptors increases heart rate and cardiac contractility. Activation of beta-2 receptors causes bronchodilation, vasodilation, and increased release of mediators from mast cells and basophils.

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    Epinephrine binds to both alpha-1 and beta receptors. Activation of alpha-1 receptors causes vasoconstriction and increases peripheral vascular resistance and blood pressure. Activation of beta-1 receptors increases heart rate and cardiac contractility. Activation of beta-2 receptors causes bronchodilation, vasodilation, and increased release of mediators from mast cells and basophils.

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    EPINEPHRINE

    -1 -1 -2

    heart rate
    Vasoconstriction Mediator release from mast
    cardiac contractility
    Peripheral vascular resistance cells & basophils

    Blood pressure Bronchodilation
    Mucosal edema Vasodilation

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