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A 35-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts. Within minutes he develops generalised urticaria, lip and tongue swelling, hoarseness and dizziness. On arrival in the emergency department his blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, pulse 120 beats/min and oxygen saturation 93% on room air. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

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