Epinephrine

medical-overview

An expired EpiPen may have reduced epinephrine potency, which can delay or inadequate treatment during an anaphylactic emergency. Using expired epinephrine is not ideal and can...

Anaphylaxis and Allergy Management

An EpiPen begins to work within minutes after intramuscular injection into the outer thigh, with noticeable improvement in airway swelling, breathing, and blood pressure often v...

Allergy & Intolerance

A peanut allergy can kill you when an exposure triggers anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that impairs breathing and circulation. This occurs when the immune system overre...

healthcare

EpiPens are designed for general use across many people, but they are not identical for every individual or situation. The devices deliver the same active ingredient, epinephrin...

Allergies

A food allergy fatality is rare but serious: it usually follows a chain of events in which an initial accidental exposure is not recognized early, treatments are delayed, and in...