What is epipen?

EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg/0.3 mL (1:2,000) IM Injector
Drug Name: EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR
Other Brand Names: Epipen, Twinject
Uses: This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings/bites, foods, drugs, or other substances. Epinephrine acts quickly to improve breathing, stimulate the heart, raise a dropping blood pressure, reverse hives, and reduce swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
Posts on epipen (11)
- Dec 01, 2008
Paramedic Jacksonville FL, co worker had a call recently where a patient claimed to have be...
I live in a third world country. Our 9 year old son was stung three times in two min. by a ...
what could be the worse outcome if someone was alergic to the epipen, and was injected? Cou...
Does the EpiPen have to be as it comes? Or is it possible to make it smaller? Is it possibl...
What does it mean if I have elavated Anti-Thyroid Antibodies and have Hypothyroidism? I ha...
Hey All,
I have a theory I would like to run past some doctors before I try it.
My gi...
- Jun 28, 2007
I have a severe bee and wasp allergy, and I'm afraid that I might inject myself in a "false...
- Apr 22, 2007
This question may seem pretty benign but I think it fits well under the heading of "Disaste...
I have to carry an epipen with me due to my recent discovery of fish allergy. Is the epipen...
My daughter was recently diagnosed with a cashew allergy serious
enough to warrant walkin...
Journals about epipen(3)
I was rushed to hospital as i had a bad reaction to the Genesis Centre. I used my epi...
My name is Cher. I have been suffering from severe allergic reactions of unknown origi...
Texting on Ambien =D. Including fun messages such as "sorry I jummble a liitle fr...