Anapen
Anapen is an auto-injector that delivers adrenaline to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in emergencies.
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
300 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Adrenaline
Manufacturer
Bioprojet Pharma
How to Use
Dosage
One injection (300 micrograms/0.3 ml) is given per dose.
Method
Inject into the outer thigh muscle. Hold the auto-injector against the outer thigh for 10 seconds, then remove and gently massage the area. Can be administered through thin clothing.
Important
Your doctor will tell you if you need more than one dose. If symptoms don't improve or worsen after 5-15 minutes, a second injection may be given. Always carry more than one Anapen.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Heart pounding
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Sweating
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Breathing difficulties
- •Dizziness
- •Weakness
- •Pale skin
- •Trembling
- •Headache
- •Anxiety
- •Nervousness
- •Cold feeling in arms or legs
RARE
- •Hallucinations
- •Fainting
- •Dilated pupils
- •Difficulty urinating
- •Muscle twitching
- •High blood pressure
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., high blood sugar, low potassium)
Important Warnings
- This medicine is only for emergency use. Seek medical help immediately after using it, even if you feel better, as the reaction can come back.
- Always carry two auto-injectors in case the first one fails or one dose is not enough.
- Do not touch the exposed needle end of the auto-injector once the black needle cap is removed.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems, glaucoma, kidney or prostate disease, or asthma.
- If you accidentally inject into a blood vessel, finger, or foot, or if a child accidentally takes the medicine, seek immediate medical help.
Show 2 more warnings
- Do not drive or operate machines after using Anapen, as you may still have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
- This medicine contains sodium metabisulfite (E 223), which can cause allergic reactions and breathing difficulties, especially in people with asthma. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to it.