What is EpiPen® Auto-Injector used for?

EpiPen® and EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injectors contain adrenaline (also called epinephrine), and are used for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.1-3
The EpiPen® Auto-Injector is quick and easy to use in an emergency, designed so that it can be administered by a non-medical person such as a parent, friend, teacher, childcare worker or by the patient themselves.3-6

Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure
to an allergen such as:8,9

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Foods (such as
nuts, eggs, dairy
products, seafood)

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Medicines

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Insect bites
or stings

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Latex

  • References

    1. EpiPen® Approved Product Information. October 2019.
    2. EpiPen® Jr Approved Product Information. October 2019.
    3. EpiPen® Auto-Injector Package Insert. October 2019.
    4. EpiPen® Consumer Medicine Information. September 2017.
    5. Dennerlein JT. Anaphylaxis treatment: ergonomics of epinephrine autoinjector design. Am J Med. 2014 Jan;127 (1):S12 – S16. Study funded by Mylan Speciality L .P.
    6. Schwirtz A and Seeger H. Are adrenaline autoinjectors fit for purpose? A pilot study of the mechanical and injection performance characteristics of a cartridge-versus a syringe-based autoinjector. J Asthma Allergy. 2010;3:159 – 67. Study funded by Pharma Consult GmbH.
    7. Frew AJ. What are the 'ideal ' features of an adrenaline (epinephrine ) auto-injector in the treatment of anaphylaxis? Allergy. 2011 Jan;66 (1 ):15 – 24. Study funded by ALK-AG.
    8. Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy [Internet]. Anaphylaxis; [cited August 2020].https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/about-allergy/anaphylaxis
    9. Mayo Clinic. Anaphylaxis [cited August 2020]. Available from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anaphylaxis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351468

ASK YOUR PHARMACIST ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.

EPIPEN is not a substitute for emergency medical/hospital care. Call 000 immediately after administering EPIPEN. An additional dose of EPIPEN may be needed while waiting for emergency care. EPIPEN is available from pharmacies with a prescription, or without a prescription as part of a formal anaphylaxis action plan provided by a health practitioner.

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When collecting your EpiPen® or EpiPen® Jr Auto-Injector prescription, your pharmacist may try to switch it, or talk to you about switching to Anapen®.1

EpiPen® Auto-Injectors and Anapen® are not the same:2-4

EpiPen® takes just 2 steps to use.2,3

Anapen® takes more steps.4

EpiPen® has a Never-See-Needle.™2,3

Anapen®’s needle is exposed after use.4

  • Switching means retraining: You, your family, friends and caregivers must retrain to use a different device correctly if you have an anaphylactic attack2-4
  • Switching means a different ASCIA Action Plan: You will also need to get a new ASCIA Action Plan, specific to Anapen®5

Remember, you don’t have to change. It’s your choice6
Be specific and tell your GP and pharmacist that you want your EpiPen® Auto-Injector prescription.

References:

  1. NPS Medicinewise. Brand equivalence — ‘a’ flagging explained. Available at: https://www.nps.org.au/radar/articles/brand-equivalence-a-flagging-explained. Accessed December 2021.
  2. EpiPen® Adrenaline (epinephrine) 300 μg/0.3 mL Auto-Injector. Consumer Medicine information. July 2021.
  3. EpiPen® Jr. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 150 μg/0.3 mL Auto-Injector. Consumer Medicine information. July 2021.
  4. Anapen® Consumer Medicine information. March 2021.
  5. ASCIA Action Plans for Anaphylaxis (RED). https://www.allergy.org.au/hp/ascia-plans-action-and-treatment. Accessed December 2021.
  6. Medical Director. Active Ingredient Prescribing is coming: here’s what you need to know. https://www.medicaldirector.com/news/clinical-practice/2020/08/active-ingredient-prescribing-is-coming-heres-what-you-need-to-know. Accessed December 2021.

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