Epipen

What is it?

An anti-allergy, sympathomimetic preparation containing either 0.15mg or 0.3mg adrenaline in solution in disposable, injection device for self-administering.

Medical Uses

Anaphylaxis.

Dosage

Adults, 0.3mg by injection into the muscle. For children of 15 to 30 kg body weight, 0.15mg; over 30 kg in body weight, 0.3mg by intramuscular injection.

Special Care

Pregnancy, heart disease or insufficiency. Not lobe injected intravenously or into buttocks.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Maois, digitalis, quinidine, mercurial diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants.

Known Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, sweating, dizziness, nervousness, heart arrhythmias, palpitations, anxiety, increased heartbeat, difficulty in breathing.

Manufacturer

Alk