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EpiCard Epinephrine Auto-Injector
in Allergies, on September 30, 2008
... After 25 years, EpiPen no longer holds the monopoly in epinephrine delivery for people with severe allergic reactions. Pharmaceutical device company Intelliject has come up with EpiCard , the s...
Resource Website: Fight Severe Allergy
in Allergies, on September 29, 2008
...ite will promote some product for managing allergies. It is from Intelliject , the makers of a new epinephrine delivery system.
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Asthmatic Kids with Food Allergies Need Second Dose of Epinephrine
in Allergies, on July 28, 2008
... with life-threatening allergies who are at risk of anaphylaxis are advised to carry two doses of epinephrine injections (such as Twinject or EpiPen 2-Pak ), administered in cases of severe aller...
Epinephrine Ampoules Labeled with Doses, Safer for Allergy Patients
in Allergies, on January 2, 2008
... In severe cases of allergy attacks, adrenaline (epinephrine) shots are given. Although injectors such as Epi-Pens are available for consumer use, doctors use a solution stored in salt water ...
Coping with Asthma and Allergies During the Holiday Season
in Allergies, on December 5, 2007
...lergy and ask about the ingredients used to prepare the meal.
* Always carry an injectable dose of epinephrine. Homemade meals/snacks don't have ingredient lists and may be contaminated with trac...
Video: Using the Twinject Epinephrine Injector for Allergy-Induced Anaphylaxis
in Allergies, on October 29, 2007
...As a segue to my previous post on the use of medications, particularly of epinephrine injections, I've found this video on the proper use of the Twinject® epinephrine auto-injector .
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At What Age Can a Child Self-Administer His Allergy Medications?
in Allergies, on October 26, 2007
... have failed to do: teach your child to self-administer his medication. She refers in particular to epinephrine injections, but for those whose allergy reactions are not as extreme, this is something ...
Avoiding Allergies and Asthma in School
in Allergies, on August 27, 2007
...ur food sensitive child bring a bag lunch to school each day.
Make sure a dose of auto-injectable epinephrine is with your child for emergency situations, and make sure that teachers and the school ...
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis, A Mother's Account
in Allergies, on August 10, 2007
... prevalence of food allergies, the symptoms when you get a reaction, the need for and how to use an epinephrine injector, and how it's like when your son undegoes an anaphylaxis.
Do you know what...
Lawsuit filed against chemical bomb turned pesticide
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 9, 2007
... irritation, central nervous system depression headache, dizziness, increased sensitivity to epinephrine, irregular heartbeats, incoordination, muscle twitching, tremor, pinpoint pupils, blurre...
Sleep Apnea, Gestational Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
in Daily Diabetic, on May 27, 2007
..., which can raise blood pressure.
The body also secretes more hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, and the body responds by producing more glucose coupled with a decreased sensitivity to...
Albuterol over Epinephrine in Infants with Bronchiolitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 17, 2007
...wheezing very similar to asthma in adults.
Generally used to treat this condition are two drugs: epinephrine (a sympathomimetic agent) and albuterol (a bronchodilator).
However, there is some ...
Twinject, Now with Enhanced Features
in Allergies, on May 9, 2007
...harm alerted me that a new Twinject® with an enhanced design is now available . Twinject is an epinephrine auto-injector for anaphylaxis. The product enhancements include
streamlined instructi...
NJ Governor Signs Landmark Food Allergy Bill Into Law
in Allergies, on March 22, 2007
...ment of Education guidance. The new law also clarifies the procedures regarding carrying prescribed epinephrine at school, as well as training school staff members to administer epinephrine in cases w...
Oral Immunotherapy Dampens But May Not Cure Peanut Allergy
in Allergies, on March 3, 2007
...toring during the trial. In fact, one patient did have a reaction, including stridor, that required epinephrine. While the data seems promising, this does not give us parents of peanut-allergic childr...
You Think You're Stressed?
in Philoneist, on February 27, 2007
...tree to escape danger. At the instant you recognized the danger, glands above your kidneys squirted epinephrine (adrenaline) into your blood stream. This powerful hormone raised your heart rate and ki...
AAFA/New England Seminar Discusses Epinephrine and Anaphylaxis
in Allergies, on September 18, 2006
...meone is having a food allergy reaction? Is the patient having an anaphylaxis ? When do you use an epinephrine injection?
If you're in the New England area, you might want to hear such questions...
Be S.A.F.E. : Managing Allergic Emergencies
in Allergies, on September 5, 2006
...mediate medical help. Dial 911 and get to the nearest emergency facility at the first sign, even if epinephrine (Epi-Pen) has already been administered.
A . Identify the A llergen. What was it that...
What is Anaphylaxis?
in Allergies, on September 4, 2006
...redictability and graveness causes much anxiety and fear among the fears of people with allergies.
Epinephrine injections, commercially available under the brand name Epi-Pen , are given as first ai...
Are the Dangers of Food Allergies in Children Exaggerated?
in Allergies, on September 4, 2006
...sthma or a history of severe reactions.
My son has peanut allergies, and we were not prescribed an epinephrine injector. We've been lucky in that he's been able to avoid exposure so far, and ...
Airport Security Measures: Travelling with Allergy Medications
in Allergies, on August 14, 2006
...is Network has these recommendations particularly for travelers with allergies:
If you carry an epinephrine auto-injector , or other prescription medication, be sure that the pharmacy label is at...
Tips on Travelling With Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on July 12, 2006
...you cannot simply get off when you start showing allergic reactions. Better have a dose (or two) of epinephrine on stand-by. For those with allergic asthma, you might want to arrange for supplemental ...
Woman Dies of Allergic Reaction to Fire Ants
in Allergies, on June 29, 2006
...I am selling the product, but it just makes me wonder how it could have been if there was a dose of epinephrine nearby. Probably could have saved a life.
For more tips on how you can avoid insect sti...
Summer Survival Tips for Stinging Insect Reactions
in Allergies, on June 19, 2006
... Telling your relatives is critical as they will be more prepared to handle a reaction.
Take your epinephrine auto-injector with you everywhere. You can never be 100 percent confident of avoiding al...
The Food Allergy Project
in Allergies, on June 8, 2006
...lergies, and the one and only drug available in life-threatening situations involving is a shot of epinephrine , a drug discovered more than a century ago. Since then, there has been little advanceme...
Allergies to Insect Stings
in Allergies, on April 17, 2006
...icine.net offers these advice :
People who are allergic to insect stings should carry injectable epinephrine at all times. This is most critical when medical attention is not readily available suc...