epipen
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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)
Paramedic Jacksonville FL, co worker had a call recently where a patient claimed to have be...
- Nov 23, 2008
I live in a third world country. Our 9 year old son was stung three times in two min. by a ...
- Apr 26, 2008
what could be the worse outcome if someone was alergic to the epipen, and was injected? Cou...
- Mar 27, 2008
Does the EpiPen have to be as it comes? Or is it possible to make it smaller? Is it possibl...
- Dec 20, 2007
What does it mean if I have elavated Anti-Thyroid Antibodies and have Hypothyroidism? I ha...
- Jul 30, 2007
Hey All,
I have a theory I would like to run past some doctors before I try it.
My gi...
I have a severe bee and wasp allergy, and I'm afraid that I might inject myself in a "false...
This question may seem pretty benign but I think it fits well under the heading of "Disaste...
- Apr 02, 2007
I have to carry an epipen with me due to my recent discovery of fish allergy. Is the epipen...
- Mar 20, 2007
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...
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