Generic name: epinephrine injection [ EP-i-NEF-rin ]
Brand names: Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, Epinephrinesnap-EMS, Epinephrinesnap-V, EpiPen 2-Pak,
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Dosage forms: injectable kit (0.1 mg; 0.15 mg; 0.3 mg; 1 mg/mL); injectable solution (0.1 mg/mL; 1 mg/250 mL-D5%; 1 mg/mL; 1 mg/mL preservative/sulfite-free; 10 mcg/mL-D5%; 16 mcg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 2 mg/250 mL-D5%; 4 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%); intravenous solution (10 mcg/mL-0.9%; 10 mcg/mL-D5%; 100 mcg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 16 mcg/mL-D5%; 5 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%)
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors
What is epinephrine injection?
Epinephrine injection is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.
Epinephrine auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of severe allergic reaction.
Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis, or to treat low blood pressure that is caused by septic shock.
Epinephrine injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Seek emergency medical attention after any use of epinephrine to treat a severe allergic reaction. After the injection you will need to receive further treatment and observation.
