Instructions On When to Take Auto-Injectors

Epinephrine is use to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Reactions can be caused by food allergies or bee stings, latex or medication related.  They can occur in adults and children.

Epinephrine auto-injectors are for the ACUTE MANAGEMENT of anaphylaxis.

YOU MUST SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AFTER USING YOUR AUTO–INJECTOR.

You should use your Epipen or Twinject when you are experiencing ANY OR ANY COMBINATION of the following symptoms:

For Food, Latex, Medication Allergies:

  • Throat tightening or difficulty with breathing
  • Wheezing, coughing, chest tightness
  • Swelling of tongue, itchy tongue/mouth/throat
  • Rapidly spreading welts or hives (not a small local rash)
  • Severe flushing/redness of the skin and itching
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain immediately after ingestion of a known allergic trigger
  • Increased heart rate and dizziness/lightheadedness
  • Loss of consciousness or collapse
For Venom Allergies:
  • Same as above except:
  • LARGE LOCAL REACTIONS AT STING SITE DO NOT REQUIRE EPINEPHERINE. (Does NOT matter how large the local reaction)

 *** Created by Dr. Ellie Tsai MD, FRCPC Kingston Allergy and Asthma 613-546-6673***

YOU MUST GO TO EMERGENCY AFTER USING YOUR AUTO-INJECTOR.

If you are going to be traveling, carry 2 auto-injectors.  If symptoms persist after 10-15 minutes of using the first injector, use the second injector and continue to seek medical attention.  If your symptoms are relieved after the first dose, it is not necessary to take the second dose, however you still must seek medical attention immediately.

Epi-Pen:

Adult (for patients 40lbs and over)                   Child (EpiPen jr)
                         

Twinject:


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