Last updated April 2018
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Allergic Emergency Medications
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These medications are used to treat anaphylaxis which is a life-threating allergic reaction.
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They are given by injection. Dosing is by weight.
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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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Adrenaclick 0.15
Adrenaclick 0.30
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0.15 mg
0.3 mg
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Adrenaclick Website
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Auvi-Q
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0.1 mg IM
0.15 mg IM
0.3 mg IM
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Auvi-Q Website
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Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-injector Authorized Generic Adrenaclick (only at CVS pharmacies)
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0.15 mg
0.3 mg
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epinephrineautoinject.com
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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 |
EpiPen Jr Generic
EpiPen Generic |
0.15 mg
0.30 mg |
EpiPen Website |
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Epinephrine Injection USP
1:1000 (1mg/mL)
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Epinephrine 1:1000 USP
Usual adult: 0.3 mL
Usual pediatric:
0.01mg/kg
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Find out more about anaphylaxis.