EPINEPHRINE CONVENIENCE KIT (Certa Dose Epinephrine Convenience Kit) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

EPINEPHRINE CONVENIENCE KIT

What is the Trade Name for EPINEPHRINE CONVENIENCE KIT?

Certa Dose Epinephrine Convenience Kit

What are the Indications for EPINEPHRINE CONVENIENCE KIT?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adrenalin¬Æ is available as a single-use 1 mL vial for intramuscular and subcutaneous use. Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including anaphylaxis, which may result from allergic reactions to insect stings, biting insects, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. The signs and symptoms associated with anaphylaxis include flushing, apprehension, syncope, tachycardia, thready or unobtainable pulse associated with hypotension, convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, involuntary voiding, airway swelling, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, pruritus, urticaria or angioedema, swelling of the eyelids, lips, and tongue. Adrenalin¬Æ is a non-selective alpha and beta adrenergic agonist indicated for: Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type 1), including anaphylaxis as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

 

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