Epipen Injection 0.3mg – Adrenaline Injection


Epipen Adult: emergency treatment of sudden life threatening allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock)


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Epipen Adult: emergency treatment of sudden life threatening allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock)

Epipen Injection 0.3mg – Adrenaline Injection

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from life-threatening allergies, you know the importance of having an EpiPen on hand at all times. Epi Pen Injection is a pre-filled, auto-injector syringe that contains 0.3mg of epinephrine, which is used to treat sudden and severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock). Symptoms of anaphylactic shock include difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, hives, and dizziness. If not treated immediately, anaphylactic shock can lead to unconsciousness and even death. That’s why it’s so important to have an Epipen Injection 0.3mg ( Epipen Adult) with you at all times – you never know when a severe allergic reaction will strike.

EpiPen is easy to use; simply remove the cap and press the tip against the outer thigh muscle for three seconds. The needle will automatically retract into the device after injection, so there’s no need to worry about accidentally sticking yourself. EpiPen can be administered through clothing if necessary.

Each EpiPen comes in a durable carrying case that can be attached to your belt or purse, so you’ll always have it within reach when you need it. And because EpiPen is prescription-free in most countries, anyone can buy it over-the-counter and keep it on hand in case of an emergency.

Don’t let severe allergies put a damper on your everyday activities – pick up an EpiPen today and rest assured knowing that you’re prepared for anything!

How does Epipen work?

The medicine in the Auto-injector (the pen) is adrenaline which is an adrenergic drug. It works directly on the cardiovascular (heart and circulation) system and respiratory (lung) system, to stop the possibly fatal effects of anaphylactic shock by very quickly making the blood vessels smaller, relaxing muscles in the lungs to improve breathing, reducing swelling, and stimulating heartbeat. The EpiPen is intended for immediate self-administration by a person with a history or recognised risk of going into anaphylactic shock. If you are at risk, you should always keep your EpiPen with you. It is designed as an emergency rescue therapy but you must get medical attention as soon as possible after its use.

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What is the price of  Epipen Injection 0.3mg?

The price of  Epipen Injection 0.3mg is £52.50 per injection

Where can you buy Epipen Injection 0.3mg?

You can buy Epipen Injection 0.3mg at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.

Can you buy Epipen Injection 0.3mg Over the counter?

Epipen Injection 0.3mg is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Epipen Injection 0.3mg

 

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How To Use

How to use EpiPen

When your doctor prescribes EpiPen, 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 it. Always use EpiPen® exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are at all unsure about how to use it, ask to have the instructions repeated by your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. It is recommended that your family members, carers or teachers are also instructed in the correct use of EpiPen. If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the stinger with your fingernails – do not squeeze, pinch or push it deeper into the skin. If possible, put an ice pack on the area of the sting. Keep warm and avoid exercise. For allergic reactions caused by foods make sure you remove any remaining food from the mouth immediately. EpiPen® is intended to be used by people with a body weight above 25 kg (3 stone 13 lbs). For persons weighing less than 25 kg (3 stone 13 lbs). EpiPen® Jr. may be more appropriate for use. Dosage The dose will be decided by your doctor, who will adjust it individually for you. The usual adult dose for allergic emergencies is 0.3 mg adrenaline for injection into muscle (intramuscular use). If you notice the signs of an acute allergic reaction, use EpiPen® immediately, through your clothing if necessary. Each EpiPen® Auto-injector delivers one single dose of 0.3 ml liquid which is equal to 0.3 mg (300 micrograms) adrenaline. After use a volume of 1.7 ml will remain in the Auto-injector but this cannot be reused. Sometimes a single dose of adrenaline may not be sufficient to completely reverse the effects of a serious allergic reaction. For this reason, your doctor is likely to prescribe more than one EpiPen® for you. If your symptoms have not improved or have deteriorated within 5-15 minutes after the first injection, either you or the person with you should give a second injection. For this reason you should carry more than one EpiPen® with you at all times

Method of administration

The EpiPen® is designed to be used easily by people without medical training. EpiPen® should simply be jabbed firmly against the outer portion of the thigh from a distance of approximately 10 cm (4 inches). There is no need for precise placement in the outer portion of the thigh. When you jab the EpiPen® firmly into your thigh, a spring activated plunger will be released, which pushes the hidden needle into the thigh muscle and administers a dose of adrenaline. If you are wearing clothes the EpiPen® can be injected through the clothes. The instructions for use of the EpiPen® given below must be carefully followed. EpiPen® should only be injected into the outer thigh. It should not be injected into the buttocks (your bottom).

Directions for use

Before you ever need to use it, fully familiarise yourself with the EpiPen® , when and how it should be used (refer to diagram 1). Follow these directions only when ready to use. Hold the EpiPen® by the middle, never by the ends. For proper administration, look at the diagrams and follow these steps: – Never put thumb, fingers or hand over the orange tip. – Do not remove blue safety cap until ready to use.

Delivery Options

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UK Delivery

Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.

Europe Delivery

Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.

Rest of the World

Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS

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Product Details

What you need to know before you use EpiPen

Do not use EpiPen® There is no known reason why anyone should not use EpiPen® during an allergic emergency. Take special care with EpiPen® Adrenaline is essential for the treatment of anaphylaxis. However, take special care with EpiPen® : • particularly if you have heart disease as it may affect the medicines that you are taking and may bring on an attack of chest pain (angina) • if you have an overactive thyroid • if you have high blood pressure • if you have diabetes • if you are elderly, pregnant or the child weighs less than 25 kg (3 stone 13 lbs) as there is a greater risk of getting side effects. • if you have increased pressure in your eye(s) (glaucoma) • if you have severe kidney problems • if you have a tumour in your prostrate • if you have high calcium levels or a low potassium level in your blood • if you have Parkinson’s disease

Make sure you have discussed this with your doctor if any of these apply to you. Patients with these conditions, or anyone who may be in the position to administer EpiPen® to a patient having an allergic reaction, should be properly instructed on how and when to give it. The instructions for use must be carefully followed in order to avoid accidental injection. EpiPen® should only be injected into the outer thigh. It should not be injected into the buttock due to the risk of accidental injection into a vein. Warnings and precautions If you have asthma you may be at increased risk of severe allergic reaction. Anyone who has an episode of anaphylaxis should see their doctor about testing for substances they may be allergic to, so these can be strictly avoided in future. It is important to be aware that an allergy to one substance can lead to allergies to a number of related substances. If you have food allergies it is important to check the ingredients in everything you ingest (including medicines) as even small amounts can cause severe reactions. Accidental injection into the hands or fingers may result in reduced blood supply to these areas. If there is an accidental injection into these areas, you should go immediately to the nearest hospital casualty department for treatment. If you have a thick-subcutaneous fat layer, there is a risk of the adrenaline not reaching the muscle tissue resulting in a suboptimal effect. In such individuals there may be a higher likelihood of needing a second injection with an additional EpiPen. Therefore you should ensure you carry two auto-injectors with you at all times. In case of injection performed by a caregiver, immobilization of the patient’s leg should be ensured during injection to minimize the risk of injection site laceration. The needle should never be reinserted after use. Other medicines and EpiPen® When being prescribed EpiPen® , please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription as they may affect how the adrenaline works. This is especially important if you take any of the following: Antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors), since the effects of adrenaline may be increased. Medicines that may make the heart sensitive to uneven beats (arrhythmias), such as digitalis, mercurial diuretics or quinidine. • Medicines for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease such as catechol-O-methyl transferase inhibitors (COMT inhibitors) and levodopa since the effect of adrenaline may be increased • Beta-blocking medicines for heart disease or medicines to treat disorders of the nervous system as they can reduce the effect of adrenaline • Medicines for thyroid disease • Medicines that make you breathe more easily; used for asthma (theophylline) • Medicines used in labour (oxytocin) • Medicines used to treat allergies such as diphenhydramine or chlorpheniramine (antihistamines) • Medicines that act on the nervous system (parasympatholytics). Diabetic patients should carefully monitor their glucose levels after use of EpiPen® as adrenaline can reduce the amount of insulin made by the body, thus increasing the blood glucose level. Pregnancy Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. There is limited experience of the use of adrenaline during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, do not hesitate to use EpiPen® in an emergency, since you and your baby’s lives may be in danger. Discuss this with your doctor if you are pregnant. Driving and using machines The ability to drive and use machines is unlikely to be affected by the administration of an adrenaline injection but may be affected by an anaphylactic reaction. If affected do not drive. EpiPen® contains EpiPen® contains sodium metabisulphite (E223), which may rarely cause severe allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) or breathing difficulty

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Seek urgent medical advice immediately in case of accidental injection. Accidental injection of the pens in hands or fingers have been reported and may result in lack of blood supply to these areas.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects occur or worsen. Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): Usual side effects include: irregular heartbeat (including palpitations and rapid heartbeats), high blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, paleness, headache, hypertension, dizziness, weakness, tremor and apprehension, nervousness or anxiety. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) Cardiomyopathy has been seen in patients treated with adrenaline. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Ingredients

What EpiPen contains

The active substance is adrenaline 0.3 mg (300 microgram).

The other ingredients are: Sodium Chloride, Sodium Metabisulphite (E223), Hydrochloric Acid, Water for Injections.

How to Store

How To Store EpiPen

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not store above 25 °C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep container in the outer carton in order to protect from light. When exposed to air or light, adrenaline deteriorates rapidly and will become pink or brown. Please remember to check the contents of the glass cartridge in the EpiPen® Auto-injector from time to time to make sure the liquid is still clear and colourless. Do not use this medicine if you notice that the liquid is unclear, coloured or contains solid particles. Replace the Auto-injector by the expiry date or earlier if the solution is discoloured or contains a precipitate (solid particles). Do not throw away medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. See also section 3 – Directions for use.

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