Epinephrine Injection

Product Description

Epinephrine Injection     

Generic Name: epinephrine injection (EP i NEF rin)Brand names: Adrenalin, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, Twinject Auto-Injector, Twinject Auto-Injector Two Pack, Ana-Guard, Sus-Phrine Injection, Bronitin, Micronefrin, Asthmahaler, Nephron, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Primatene Mist Suspension, S2 Inhalant, Bronchial Mist with Pump, Epi EZ Pen, Medihaler-Epi, Asthmanefrin, Bronkaid Mist, Primatene Mist Inhaler Refill, Adrenaclick, Adrenaclick Two-Pack

What is epinephrine injection?

Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

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 exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

Epinephrine auto-injectors such as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction.

Epinephrine injection may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, a heart rhythm disorder, coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder.

Before using epinephrine, tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin), heart or blood pressure medicine, heart rhythm medication, an antidepressant, a diuretic (water pill), thyroid medication, migraine headache medicine, cold or sleep medicine that contains an antihistamine, or an MAO inhibitor such as Marplan, Nardil, Azilect, Eldepryl, Emsam, or Parnate.