EPIPEN AUTO-INJECTOR (EPINEPHRINE)

EpiPen Auto-Injector Description

If you have dangerous allergic reactions that could result in anaphylactic shock, your doctor can prescribe EpiPen Auto-Injector so you will have quick access to Epinephrine in case of emergency. A bee sting may not sound like much to some people, but it can be life threatening to those that are allergic to the venom.

EpiPen Auto-Injectors contain the active ingredient Epinephrine, which is a hormone produced naturally by the body. Epinephrine is usually released by the adrenal glands in times of stress. It prepares the body when extra energy or exertion is needed, making the body more able to deal with life-threatening situations.

EpiPen Auto-Injector decreases allergic reactions by relaxing the muscles in your airways so you can breathe easier and constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure that has dropped as part of your body’s allergic reaction. The effects of an Epinephrine injection are short-lived, so it is imperative that you seek medical attention in case you begin having another episode.

Conditions Treated by EpiPen Auto-Injector

Epinephrine (also known as Adrenaline) is administered by injection to treat a life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylactic shock. This condition can be triggered in people with a severe allergy to a drug, food or other allergen, or to an insect bite or string. This reaction can occur within minutes of exposure to the allergen. Symptoms of anaphylactic shock may include:

• Swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Dizziness or feeling faint (due to drop in blood pressure)
• Nausea, vomiting
• Rapid pulse
• Skin reaction such as hives, flushed or pale skin

An injection with EpiPen Auto-Injector rapidly reverses the symptoms of anaphylaxis by acting on alpha and beta adrenergic receptors in the body.

Before You Use EpiPen Auto-Injector

To be sure that EpiPen Auto-Injector is safe for you, discuss other medical conditions you have with your doctor and provide a list of current over the counter medications and Rx drugs you are taking and include herbal or vitamin supplements. This will help your doctor determine if EpiPen Auto-Injector is the right medication for you.

Money-Saving Ways to Buy EpiPen Auto-Injector

In spite of the recent controversy concerning the EpiPen cost, there are still options for you to buy EpiPen Auto-Injector at an affordable price. EpiPen Auto-Injector is also available in a .15 mg dosage known as EpiPen Jr.

EpiPen Auto-Injector Precautions

The effects of Epinephrine only last for 10 to 20 minutes so you must seek further medical treatment after you have used the EpiPen Auto-Injector as soon as it is safe for you to walk, drive, or ride to the nearest medical facility.

If an EpiPen Auto-Injector has been prescribed for you, it is necessary to carry it with you at all times. Check the expiry date of the EpiPen and replace it as needed.

Possible EpiPen Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Unusual tiredness