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Epinephrine acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart and reverse hives and swelling around the face and lips. Epipen Jr. is used in emergencies to treat potentially dangerous allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other substances.
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
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epipen Jr.
Uses
Epinephrine acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart and reverse hives and swelling around the face and lips. Epipen Jr. is used in emergencies to treat potentially dangerous allergic reactions to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs or other substances.
Storage
- Store Epipen Jr.
- at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.
- Do not refrigerate.
- Avoid storing this in the glove compartment or trunk of your car in the summer.
- If the solution is not clear or turns brown, replace the unit.
- Check the expiration date periodically and replace the unit before it expires.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include fast or irregular heartbeat.
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How To Use
- Epipen Jr.
- is given by injection.
- It is designed to be self-administered.
- To use, remove the safety cap.
- Hold the device with the black tip against the thigh and apply moderate pressure for several seconds.
- This will release a spring activated plunger which pushes a concealed needle into the outer part thigh to deliver the medication.
- Discard the unit properly.
- The effects of Epipen Jr.
- should be felt within seconds.
- Administer through the clothing if necessary.
- Seek further medical help immediately.
- Try to keep warm and avoid exertion.
- Tell the health care professional you have given yourself an injection of epinephrine.
- Administer to the thigh area only.
- Avoid use near a vein or the buttocks.
Side Effects
- You may feel slight nervousness and an increased heart rate soon after the injection.
- A pounding heartbeat, sweating, nausea, vomiting, breathing trouble, headache, dizziness and anxiety may also occur.
- The effects of Epipen Jr.
- begin to wear off after 10 to 20 minutes.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: heart conditions, thyroid disease, diabetes, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Epipen Jr.
- should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or if breast-feeding.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Missed Dose
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: antidepressants.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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