Adrenaline Epinephrine 1 mg/ ml - 10 Ampoules

Product Overview:

• Adrenaline (Epinephrine) injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat low blood pressure that is caused by septic shock.

How it works?:

• Allergic reactions can cause many different symptoms, including very low blood pressure, skin reactions (such as a rash or hives), and swelling of the throat, lips, or tongue that can make it hard to breathe.


• Epinephrine acts on certain receptors in the body called alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors. This causes the blood vessels to narrow (which can increase blood pressure), opens the airways, and reduces swelling. This can help to relieve symptoms of serious allergic reactions while seeking medical care.

Benefits:

• Epinephrine is used for the treatment of serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is used only during emergencies. Anyone using epinephrine should seek medical care right away.


• Epinephrine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

Directions for Use:

• Epinephrine is usually injected as needed at the first sign of a serious allergic reaction.


• Epinephrine is injected into the skin or muscle of your outer thigh. In an emergency, this injection can be given through your clothing.

Active Ingredient(s):

• Epinephrine 1 mg/ ml

Side Effects:

• breathing problems;


• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats;


• pale skin, sweating;


• nausea and vomiting;


• dizziness;


• weakness or tremors;


• headache; or


• feeling restless, fearful, nervous, anxious, or excited.

Cautions & Warnings:

• Seek emergency medical attention after any use of epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction. After the injection, you will need to receive further treatment and observation.

Pregnancy Warnings:

• It is not known if or how epinephrine could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you are pregnant and having a severe allergic reaction, you should use epinephrine and get emergency help right away.

Breastfeeding Warnings:

• It is not known if epinephrine passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. If you are breastfeeding and having a severe allergic reaction, you should use epinephrine and get emergency help right away.

Storage:

• Epinephrine should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in the outer case in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Do not refrigerate.

FAQ:

• Q. What should I do if I miss a dose of epinephrine?


• A. Epinephrine is used during emergencies only. Always get medical help right away after using a dose of epinephrine.


• Q. Does epinephrine interact with foods or drinks?


• A. There are no known interactions between epinephrine and foods or drinks.


• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect epinephrine.


• Q. What should I avoid while using epinephrine injection?


• A. Do not inject epinephrine into a vein or into the muscles of your buttocks, or it may not work as well. Inject it only into the fleshy outer portion of the thigh.


• Accidentally injecting epinephrine into your hands or feet may result in a loss of blood flow to those areas, and resulting numbness. You should seek emergency help immediately.


• Q. Does epinephrine interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?


• A. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.