EpiPen (Epinephrine) Auto Injector is a prescription medication that is used to treat severe allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis. This medication narrows the blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. Epinephrine works quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart, raise a dropping blood pressure, get rid of hives and reduce the swelling of the face, lips and throat. EpiPen auto-injectors should be kept on hand for self-injections by people who have a history of severe allergic reactions. EpiPen is available in the strength of 0.15mg/1 syringe for juniors and 0.3mg/1 syringe for adults.
The common side effects of EpiPen may include dizziness, feeling nervous or anxious, feeling short of breath, headache, nausea, vomiting, pale skin, sweating and weakness or tremors. The serious side effects may include dangerously high blood pressure, increased breathing difficulty, swelling, redness or other signs of infection around the area where the injection was given.
EpiPen is used to treat severe allergic reactions (Anaphylaxis). You should see your doctor even after you use EpiPen to treat a severe allergic reaction. The effects of EpiPen may wear off after 10 or 20 minutes. EpiPen should not be injected into the veins or into the muscles of your buttocks otherwise it may not work as well. This medication should be injected into the fleshy outer portion of the thigh. EpiPen may make you dizzy. You should not drive or do any activity that requires you to be alert. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication should only be used during pregnancy unless it is clearly needed. There are some medications that may interact with EpiPen such as amiodarone, digoxin, entacapone, procarbazine, rasagiline, thyroid hormones and antidepressants, etc.
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