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Come usare una Epipen?
Epipen deve essere iniettato unicamente nel muscolo mediante pressione sulla coscia. Non deve essere iniettato nel gluteo a causa del rischio di iniezione accidentale in una vena. E’ importante che dopo l’uso di Epipen contatti immediatamente il medico o si rivolga ad un pronto soccorso (vedere paragrafo 3).
Come usare Chenpen?
Iniettare Chenpen 300 microgrammi solo nella parte anterolaterale della coscia, non nel gluteo. La sede di inoculo può essere massaggiata leggermente per 10 secondi dopo l’iniezione per accelerare l’assorbimento. L’Auto-Iniettore è progettato per iniettare attraverso gli indumenti o direttamente attraverso la cute.
Come fare la puntura di adrenalina?
La dose di adrenalina viene automaticamente iniettata per via intramuscolare, mediante pressione sul lato esterno della coscia nel punto corrispondente all’altezza del braccio steso (vedere istruzione per l’uso).
What is Twinject epinephrine?
Twinject Auto-Injector Description. Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic catecholamine. Its naturally occurring l-isomer, which is twenty times as active as the d-isomer, is obtained in pure form by separation from the synthetically produced racemate.
When did the EpiPen come out?
In 2001 Meridian and Dey introduced a two-pack version of the EpiPen; at that time the device had $23.9 million in annual sales and accounted for 75% of the market in the United States. In 2002 King Pharmaceuticals acquired Meridian for $247.8 million in cash; the deal was completed in January 2003.
Are there any alternatives to EpiPen and EpiPen Jr?
^ “Epipen and EpiPen Jr. in short supply, no alternatives available”. CBC News. April 12, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2019. ^ Hyshka, Ashley; McLaughlin, Ross (28 August 2019). “EpiPen shortage: What are your alternative epinephrine injector options?”.
What is an epinephrine autoinjector?
An epinephrine autoinjector, is a medical device for injecting a measured dose or doses of epinephrine (adrenaline) by means of autoinjector technology.
A cosa serve l’iniezione di adrenalina?
A cosa serve l’adrenalina? L’adrenalina viene somministrata per far fronte a gravi reazioni allergiche causate da punture di insetti, alimenti, farmaci o sostanze varie (ad esempio il lattice).
What is an EpiPen used for?
EpiPen®(epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg or EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.15 mg Auto-Injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions.
What is the generic name for EpiPen?
EpiPen Dosage. Generic name: EPINEPHRINE 0.3mg in 0.3mL. Dosage form: injection. Medically reviewed on August 14, 2018. Selection of the appropriate dosage strength (EpiPen 0.3 mg or EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg) is determined according to patient body weight.
How many mg of epinephrine is in an EpiPen?
Selection of the appropriate dosage strength (EpiPen 0.3 mg or EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg) is determined according to patient body weight. Since the doses of epinephrine delivered from EpiPen or EpiPen Jr are fixed, consider using other forms of injectable epinephrine if doses lower than 0.15 mg are deemed necessary.
How do you use a single dose EpiPen?
Inject the single-dose EpiPen or EpiPen Jr intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, through clothing if necessary. Do not inject intravenously, and do not inject into buttocks, into digits, hands or feet [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].