Epinephrine Pros and Cons
- Epinephrine is a lifesaving drug that can be used for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
- Epinephrine can be self-injected using a prefilled single-dose automatic injection device.
- It can be given by intramuscular injection or subcutaneous injection into the thigh, through clothing, if needed.
- You have to learn how to inject epinephrine correctly using the pre-filled auto-injector.
- You must store epinephrine injection at room temperature and prevent exposure to extreme temperatures.
- This medication can cause heart problems like fast or irregular heart rate.
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