An EpiPen an autoinjector which delivers a carefully metered dose of epinephrine intramuscularly via a spring-loaded needle. This device is designed to be used in the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.
Two dosages of EpiPen are manufactured. The regular EpiPen delivers .3 milligrams of epinephrine, while the EpiPen Jr. delivers .15 milligrams. A doctor will write a prescription based on the patient's weight, with the Jr. version being recommended for children, while adults are usually prescribed the regular version.
Epinephrine is administered in hospitals and clinics when patients arrive with severe allergic reactions leading to anaphylaxis. If a patient is at risk of developing anaphylaxis as a result of exposure to allergens, an EpiPen may be prescribed to provide the patient with rapid emergency treatment so that he or she can be stabilized long enough to go to the hospital. The patient needs medical treatment within 20 minutes, as the epinephrine will wear off, and it is also important to keep the patient still and warm after an epinephrine injection.
Who knows u might be encountered a person like this in future..they might need ur help, please dont forget to call ambulance or take them to the nearest hospital immediately >.~
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