Translated version
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
A hormone and medication used in cases of anaphylaxis. It constricts blood vessels (raises blood pressure), relaxes the airways (facilitates breathing), and is the primary life-saving measure during anaphylactic shock. Administered via an autoinjector (e.g., EpiPen).
Original version
Adrenalinas (Epinefrinas)
Hormonas ir vaistas, naudojamas anafilaksijos atveju. Jis sutraukia kraujagysles (pakelia kraujospūdį), atpalaiduoja kvėpavimo takus (palengvina kvėpavimą) ir yra pagrindinė priemonė gyvybei išgelbėti anafilaksinio šoko metu. Švirkščiamas autoinjektoriumi (pvz., „EpiPen“).
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