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EPIPEN is a brand name for Epinephrine (also known as Adrenaline), supplied as a solution. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
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BEFORE you obtain EpiPen or EpiPen Jr, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all of your medical conditions, especially if you have: • heart disease • irregular heartbeat • high blood pressure • diabetes • thyroid conditions • narrow-angle glaucoma • depression or other mental disease • Parkinson’s disease • severe kidney disease • a tumor on the adrenal gland • a tumor in the prostate gland • very high calcium levels in your blood • very low potassium levels in your blood • asthma • previously had an allergic reaction • an allergy to any of the ingredients in this medication • also notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are pregnant or breast feeding EpiPen or EpiPen Jr is the first line emergency treatment for severe, life-threatening allergic reactions even if you have the above conditions.
Other warnings you should know about:
General: If you had a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction in the past, you are at a higher risk for having one again. You should carry EpiPen or EpiPen Jr with you at all times. You or your child should also wear some form of medical identification bracelet or necklace.
Get emergency medical help for further treatment of the anaphylactic episode after using this medication. Patients with Asthma: if you or your child has asthma, and it is not controlled properly, you are at a higher risk of having breathing problems when you have a severe allergic reaction.
EpiPen or EpiPen Jr contains metabisulfite. This can cause allergic reactions and bronchospasms in those with a history of asthma. You should follow your doctor’s instructions carefully on when you or child can use EpiPen or EpiPen Jr.
Injection site:
You should ONLY inject EpiPen or EpiPen Jr into the outer side of your upper thigh - into the muscle (see Proper Use of this Medication). Do not inject it into the: • vein (intravenously (IV)) • buttocks • hands, fingers, feet and toes If you do, it can either cause dangerously high blood pressure or you or your child may not get the effect of the emergency treatment that you or they need.
If you accidentally inject it into any of these areas, go right away to the nearest hospital (emergency room) for further treatment. If you inject a young child with EpiPen or EpiPen Jr hold their leg firmly in place and limit movement before and during the injection to prevent injuries.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection. If you have a thick layer of fat under your skin the epinephrine in EpiPen or EpiPen Jr may not reach your muscle tissue. In some cases this might make EpiPen and EpiPen Jr not work as well.
g. sodium levothyroxine) • Cocaine • Theophylline, used to treat types of lung diseases • Oxytocin, used during labour • Parasympatholytic medications, used to reduce activity of the nervous system • Levodopa, used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease • Alcohol PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION If you have been told by your doctor that you are at risk for an anaphylactic reaction, carry your EpiPen or EpiPen Jr with you at all times.
When your doctor prescribes EpiPen or EpiPen Jr, you must make sure you understand the reason it has been prescribed for you. You should be confident that you know exactly how and when to use this medication. Use EpiPen or EpiPen Jr exactly how your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Ask to have the instructions repeated to you if you are unsure about how to use it.
It is recommended that your IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ Page 21 of 23 family members, carers or teachers are also instructed in the correct use of EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. There is a training device (Trainer) which you can use to practice. If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the stinger with your fingernails.
Do not squeeze, pinch or push the stinger deeper into the skin. If possible, put an ice pack on the area of the sting. Keep yourself warm and avoid exercise. For allergic reactions caused by foods make sure you remove any remaining food from the mouth immediately.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Severe, life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) can result in death if not treated immediately. Talk to your doctor about the warning signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and when to use EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. Inject EpiPen or EpiPen Jr right away if you experience any of the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the throat, lips, tongue or around the eyes, trouble breathing or swallowing.
If you or your child does not feel better or get worse you can inject another dose of EpiPen or EpiPen Jr 5 to 15 minutes after the first injection. Do not inject more than 2 injections right after each other. 3 mg) should be used for adults and children weighing 30 kg or more.
15 mg) should be used for children weighing between 15 kg to 30 kg. For children weighing less than 15 kg, call 911. Directions for Use Caution • Remove EpiPen or EpiPen Jr from carrier tube before use • Never put thumb, fingers or hand over orange needle end • Never press or push orange needle end with thumb, fingers, or hand • The injection needle comes out of orange needle end • Do not remove blue safety top until ready to use • Remove blue safety top by pulling straight up (Do not bend or twist off the […]
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