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Epipen Junior Pen | Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd (UK) | 0.15mg | 1 each | $75.00 | |
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Epipen Junior Pen | Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd (UK) | 0.15mg | 2 eachs | $134.00 | |
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Epipen Junior Pen | Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd (UK) | 0.15mg | 3 eachs | $175.00 | |
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Epipen Junior Pen | Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd (UK) | 0.15mg | 6 eachs | $345.00 |
This item requires a prescription from your doctor.
General Information On Epipen Junior
Epipen Junior (generic name Epinephrine) is a prescription drug used for treating intense allergic reactions (symptoms - hives, intense itching, breathing difficulties, severe dizziness, chest pain and swelling of mouth, tongue or lips) caused by insect sting or food or drugs. Epipen Junior is available in injection form. Any patient suffering from an intense allergy can use this drug and self inject it.
Epinephrine, the active ingredient of this injection is known to narrow blood vessels and open the airways in the lungs. This in turn, provides patients relief from severe skin itching and other allergy symptoms. Patients with a history of severe allergic reaction problems can always carry the Epipen Junior auto injector and use it when they suffer from a sudden allergic reaction such as bee sting. If you have been suffering from allergy problems for long, your doctor may suggest you buy Epipen Junior.
Side Effects for Epipen Junior
Epipen Junior may cause several side effects even when taken as recommended. However, not all patients using this injection experience side effects. In most cases, the side effects are minor and can be easily treated. In rare cases, however, patients may suffer severe side effects after taking an Epipen Junior injection.
The minor side effects of Epipen Junior include – mild headache, nausea, sweating, anxiousness, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, and vomiting. Although these side effects are minor, inform your doctor if they become bothersome or persist for a long time.
The other lesser known but serious side effects of Epipen Junior are – intense allergic reaction (symptoms – breathing difficulty, skin rashes, hives, severe itching, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue, or heavy chest,) irregular heartbeats, and chest pain. If you experience any of these side effects you must immediately seek medical help.
Precautions
If you are using Epipen Junior injection at home you must take necessary precautionary measures to avoid the risk of side effects. While using the injection make sure that your thumb or fingers don’t touch the tip of the injection. You should not remove the cap of the auto-injector until you are ready to use the injection. You must not inject the drug into a vein or your buttocks muscles. Make sure that you take the injection only on the fleshy part of your outer thigh. Before using the injection, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions and allergy problems. Patients suffering from high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and thyroid disorder should avoid using the drug without consulting their doctors.
Epipen Junior Dosage
Doctors determine the Epipen Junior dosage depending on the intensity of your allergy and your other medical conditions. Typically, Epipen Junior dosage is administered only in an emergency.
Interactions
Epipen Junior tends to interact with several medications. The drug interaction may lead to adverse health complications. It is therefore important that before using Epipen Junior, you inform your doctor about all other medications that you are using. This includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal products/supplements, and prescription medicines. The injection may potentially interact with certain cold medications that contain Chlorpheniramine or Diphenhydramine. It may also interact with certain antidepressant medicines including Doxepin, Imipramine, beta blockers such as Propranolol, ergot medicines, diuretic medicines, or heart rhythm medicines including Quinidien and MAO inhibitors.
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