Frequently Asked Questions
Epinephrine injection is used to treat life-threatening allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. You should get emergency medical help right away after using epinephrine injection.
What are some of the allergic reactions that can cause anaphylaxis and require the use of an epinephrine injection?
Allergic reactions can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, food, medicines, exercise, or other unknown causes. These reactions, also called anaphylaxis or allergic emergencies, can be life-threatening and can happen within minutes.
What are some of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Symptoms of anaphylaxis to be aware of include trouble breathing, wheezing, hoarseness (changes in the way your voice sounds), hives (raised reddened rash that may itch), severe itching, swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue.*
*These are just some of the symptoms of anaphylaxis. Please check the Patient Information Leaflet or ask your healthcare provider for all of the symptoms.
If anaphylaxis is a risk, should my child keep an epinephrine injection at school?
Yes, your child, as well as appropriate school personnel (such as a nurse), should have access to an epinephrine injection while at school.
Does the Amneal epinephrine injection deliver the same medicine as other epinephrine injections?
Yes. All epinephrine injections use the same medicine, called epinephrine. It’s important to note that some devices may have unique features. It is essential that you become familiar with the features of your device so you are prepared in an emergency. Please consult your healthcare provider to become familiar with how to inject the epinephrine injection device you have.
Can I travel with my epinephrine injection?
It’s recommended that you always carry your epinephrine injection with you. If you will be traveling by plane, it’s suggested that you carry the epinephrine injection in the original packaging and bring a letter from your physician that confirms your need to carry it.
After I used my epinephrine injection, I still see medicine remaining in my epinephrine injection. Did I get my dose?
It is normal for most of the medicine to remain in the auto-injector after the dose is injected. The correct dose has been administered if you see the needle sticking out of the red tip.
What should I do after I have received my dose?
Epinephrine injection is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency medical help right away after using the epinephrine injection.
Does my epinephrine injection expire?
Your epinephrine injection has an expiration date. Replace it before the expiration date. You’ll find the expiration date in two places: on the label of the auto-injector device itself and on the side panel of the package in which the epinephrine injection came in.
Can I reuse my epinephrine injection?
No, epinephrine injection is a single-use injectable device that delivers a fixed dose of epinephrine. Epinephrine injection cannot be reused. Do not attempt to reuse epinephrine injection after the device has been activated. It is important to use the epinephrine injection exactly as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare provider.
Why is epinephrine injection available in 2 dosage strengths?
Epinephrine injection comes in two dose strengths because dosage is determined according to a person’s body weight. The epinephrine injection 0.3 mg auto-injector is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more. The epinephrine injection 0.15 mg auto-injector is for patients who weigh 33 to 66 pounds. Your doctor will carefully determine which dose is right for you.
Are Trainer devices available for epinephrine injection?
Yes. Trainer devices are available and free. You may order Trainer devices two different ways; via our website OR you can call 1-855-374-6374 and order directly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Anaphylaxis can be life threatening, can happen within minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes. Always carry your epinephrine injection with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen.
When you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis)
- Use epinephrine injection right away.
- Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. You may need to use a second epinephrine injection if symptoms continue or recur. Only a healthcare provider should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than 2 injections for a single anaphylaxis episode.
Epinephrine injection should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg). Do not inject the epinephrine injection into your: veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands, or feet. If you accidentally inject epinephrine injection into any other part of your body, go to the nearest emergency room right away. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection.
Rarely, people who have used epinephrine injection may develop infections at the injection site within a few days of an injection. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following at an injection site: redness that does not go away, swelling, tenderness, or the area feels warm to the touch.
Cuts on the skin, bent needles, and needles that remain in the skin after the injection, have happened in young children who do not cooperate and kick or move during an injection. If you inject a young child with epinephrine injection, hold their leg firmly in place before and during the injection to prevent injuries. Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection.
If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use epinephrine injection. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions.
Common side effects of epinephrine injection include: faster, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat; sweating; headache; weakness; shakiness; paleness; feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety; dizziness; nausea and vomiting; and breathing problems. These side effects may go away with rest.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of epinephrine injection. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
APPROVED USE
Epinephrine injection is a disposable, prefilled automatic injection device (auto-injector) used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each device contains a single dose of epinephrine.
Epinephrine injection is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using epinephrine injection.
The epinephrine injection 0.3 mg is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more). The epinephrine injection 0.15 mg is for patients who weigh about 33 to 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms). It is not known if epinephrine injection is safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
Please read the Patient Information and Instructions for Use in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Epinephrine injection should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg). Do not inject the epinephrine injection into your: veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands, or feet. If you accidentally inject epinephrine injection into any other part of your body, go to the nearest emergency room right away. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection.
Rarely, people who have used epinephrine injection may develop infections at the injection site within a few days of an injection. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following at an injection site: redness that does not go away, swelling, tenderness, or the area feels warm to the touch.
Cuts on the skin, bent needles, and needles that remain in the skin after the injection, have happened in young children who do not cooperate and kick or move during an injection. If you inject a young child with epinephrine injection, hold their leg firmly in place before and during the injection to prevent injuries. Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection.
If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use epinephrine injection. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions.
Common side effects of epinephrine injection include: faster, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat; sweating; headache; weakness; shakiness; paleness; feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety; dizziness; nausea and vomiting; and breathing problems. These side effects may go away with rest.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of epinephrine injection. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
APPROVED USE
Epinephrine injection is a disposable, prefilled automatic injection device (auto-injector) used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each device contains a single dose of epinephrine.
Epinephrine injection is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using epinephrine injection.
The epinephrine injection 0.3 mg is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more). The epinephrine injection 0.15 mg is for patients who weigh about 33 to 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms). It is not known if epinephrine injection is safe and effective in children who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
Please read the Patient Information and Instructions for Use in the accompanying Full Prescribing Information.
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