FDA approves 1st needle-free alternative to EpiPens

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first needle-free treatment for the life-threatening allergic reaction anaphylaxis.

In a statement released Friday (Aug. 9), the FDA announced it had approved Neffy, a nasal-spray formulation of epinephrine. That's the same medication found in EpiPens.

Also known as adrenaline, epinephrine is a chemical made by the body that plays a role in its fight-or-flight response. Epinephrine treats allergic reactions because it rapidly relaxes the muscles of the airways, preventing spasms and opening up passageways needed for breathing. In addition, it helps reverse a dangerous drop in blood pressure that can be triggered by severe allergies in part by constricting blood vessels.

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