Description
Amneal Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg Injection Syringe 0.15 mL (2-Pack)
Anneal Pharmaceuticals Epinephrine 0.15 mg Injection Auto-Injector Pen 0.15 mL. NDC: 00115-1695-49 Adrenergic Agonist.
An Epinephrine Auto-Injector is a medical device that is used to administer a single dose of epinephrine into the body to treat severe allergic reactions. It is injected into the muscle, usually into the side of the thigh, and the dose is typically around 0.15-0.3 milligrams. Epinephrine is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and it stimulates the body’s fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure. The Epinephrine Auto-Injector is mainly used in emergency situations for those experiencing severe anaphylactic shock from one or more allergens. The injection of the epinephrine should usually result in a rapid alleviation of the patient’s symptoms. For those reasons, it is critical that anyone who has severe allergies carries with them an Epinephrine Auto-Injector at all times. This way, these individuals will be prepared if they come into contact with the allergens that trigger their intense reactions.
Instructions on How To Use Epinephrine Auto-Injector:
1. Read all directions given in the accompanying package insert before using Amneal Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg Injection Syringe 0.15 mL.
2. Pull off the safety release.
3. Hold the Amneal Epinephrine Auto-Injector 0.15 mg Injection Syringe 0.15 mL firmly and place against the injection site (e.g. thigh).
4. Push hard against the injection site and press the injector firmly. No lever, button, or trigger should be pressed.
5. After injection, hold the syringe in place for at least 5 seconds, then remove syringe from the injection site.
6. Wrap syringe in tissue and discard of it properly.
7. Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms do not subside.
Epinephrine injection is indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis to stinging insects (e.g., order Hymenoptera, which includes bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants), and biting insects (e.g., triatoma, mosquitoes), allergen immunotherapy, foods, drugs, diagnostic testing substances (e.g., radiocontrast media), and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
Epinephrine injection is intended for immediate administration in patients who are determined to be at increased risk for anaphylaxis, including individuals with a history of anaphylactic reactions.
Anaphylactic reactions may occur within minutes after exposure and consist of flushing, apprehension, syncope, tachycardia, thready or unobtainable pulse associated with a fall in blood pressure, convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, involuntary voiding, wheezing, dyspnea due to laryngeal spasm, pruritus, rashes, urticaria, or angioedema.
Epinephrine injection is intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only and is not a replacement or substitute for immediate medical care.
