Epinephrine Jr Injection 0.15mg Jr Auto-Injector 2/Package

$310.95

Description

Key Features:

Product: Epinephrine Injection, USP, Auto-Injector.
Dosage Strength: 0.15 mg/0.15 mL.
Packaging: Supplied as a two-pack of prefilled auto-injectors.
Intended Use: This is the pediatric or "junior" dose, specifically for patients weighing 15 kg to 30 kg (approximately 33 to 66 lbs).
Generic Equivalent: It is a generic version of a brand-name epinephrine auto-injector.
Mechanism of Action: The device is designed to deliver a single, fixed dose of epinephrine via an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh.

Uses:

Emergency Treatment of Anaphylaxis: This auto-injector is a life-saving medication used for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Allergic Reaction Causes: It is used to counteract anaphylaxis caused by a variety of triggers, including insect stings or bites (e.g., bees, wasps), foods (e.g., peanuts, shellfish), medicines, exercise, or other unknown causes.
Symptom Relief: It works quickly to:
- Relax the muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
- Raise dangerously low blood pressure.
- Stimulate the heart.
- Reduce swelling of the face, lips, and throat.
- Reverse hives and itching.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals