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About Anaphylaxis - EpiPen®
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What can cause anaphylaxis? The things that cause anaphylaxis are not usually thought of as dangerous. The most common causes of anaphylaxis are food and venom (wasp or bee stings), however anaphylaxis can also occur after exercise. Your GP or nurse should have spoken to you about what your triggers are, so you can avoid them. Common triggers of anaphylaxis include. Peanuts and tree nuts are different? Food triggers are the most common cause of anaphylactic reactions. The way you react to a trigger can c...
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Guidelines on management of anaphylaxis
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Guidelines covering the management of anaphylaxis generally recommend adrenaline as immediate first-line treatment. Doses of adrenaline, where recommended, reflect what is considered to be safe and practical for healthcare providers to inject in a clinical setting. Listen to Dr Adam Fox’s overview of the published guidelines on the use of adrenaline in anaphylaxis. Find below summaries of the following key guidelines relevant to the UK:. Drug Safety Update. May 2014. Drug Safety Update. May 2014. They al...
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Frequently Asked Questions - EpiPen®
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EpiPen Frequently Asked Questions. The following Frequently Asked Questions serve as a reminder of key facts about EpiPen. And also aim to cover any topics which patients may raise which are not discussed elsewhere on the website. What is the difference between EpiPen and EpiPen Junior? What is the difference between EpiPen and EpiPen Junior? EpiPen auto injector 0.3mg is recommended for adults weighing 25kg. What is the active ingredient and dose in EpiPen? How many doses can be given? What should a pat...
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Living with Anaphylaxis - EpiPen®
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There are many things you can do to reduce the risk of a severe reaction. Regardless of your age, whether you are young or old or what type of allergy you have, there are some ‘rules’ you should live by. These aren’t designed to limit your activities, but they will help protect you. 1 Try to avoid your triggers. This means you need to learn what your triggers are, and where they might be lurking. 2 Carry 2 EpiPen. With you wherever you go. Don’t leave home without them! If you’re going abroad, on holiday...
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Frequently Asked Questions - EpiPen®
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EpiPen Frequently Asked Questions. Find an answer to some of the most common questions about EpiPen. If the answer to your question is not here, then please send your questions to us using the Contact Us form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The answers for EpiPen. Also apply to EpiPen. Jr unless otherwise stated. What is an EpiPen? What is an EpiPen? How does adrenaline work? How does adrenaline work? What is the difference between EpiPen and EpiPen Jr? EpiPen Jr. auto injector 0....
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Information for Patients - EpiPen
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Welcome to the Patients EpiPen Website. This website provides information to patients who have been prescribed EpiPen. For the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and to their families and carers. The information provided here will help you to understand what anaphylaxis is, what causes anaphylaxis, and how to recognise the symptoms. It gives you guidance on how to manage anaphylaxis on a day to day basis and how to avoid a severe anaphylactic reaction. This website explains all about your EpiPen.