AAAAI Allergy & Asthma Medication Guide
Last updated December 2011
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Allergic Emergency Medications
- These medications are used to treat anaphylaxis which is a life-threating allergic reaction.
- They are given by injection. Dosing is by weight.
- Instructions in using this medication as well as practice in using the device are necessary before you need to administer it.
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Generic name
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Brand name
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Picture
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Dosage
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Product Links (if available)
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Epinephrine
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EpiPen
EpiPen Jr.
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EpiPen Jr: 0.15mg dose
EpiPen: 0.3 mg dose
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EpiPen Website
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Epinephrine Injection USP
1:1000(1mg/mL)
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Epinephrine 1:1000 USP
Usual adult: 0.30 mL
Usual pediatric:
0.01mg kg
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