Epipen
EpiPen is an adrenaline auto-injector used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Form
injektioneste, liuos, esitäytetty kynä
Strength
300 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Adrenaline
Manufacturer
Viatris Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults in an allergic emergency is 300 micrograms of adrenaline injected into a muscle.
Method
Always inject EpiPen into the outer thigh, even through clothing. Never inject into the buttocks.
Important
Your doctor will advise if you may need more than one dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Sweating
- •Tremors (shaking)
- •Anxiety or nervousness
- •Pale skin
- •Difficulty breathing
- •High blood pressure
- •Weakness
- •Injury at the injection site (like bruising, bleeding, redness, or bone injury)
RARE
- •Serious skin or soft tissue infections at the injection site.
- •Damage to the heart muscle (stress cardiomyopathy).
- •Allergic reactions to sodium metabisulphite (can cause breathing problems).
- •Severe chest pain or very irregular heart rhythms (ventricular fibrillation).
Important Warnings
- If you have asthma, you might have a higher risk of a severe allergic reaction.
- Accidental injection into hands or feet can block blood flow. Seek immediate medical help if this happens.
- EpiPen contains sodium metabisulphite, which can cause severe allergic reactions or breathing problems in rare cases.
- Always seek immediate medical help after using EpiPen, even if you feel better. The reaction can return later.
- Tell your doctor about any other health conditions you have or other medicines you take.