First Aid Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis Epipen Usage Poster
The Allergic Reaction Anaphylaxis Epipen Usage is a First Aid workplace posters poster.
This poster, provided by Mylan, the manufacturer of the EpiPen, instructs on how to use an EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
This poster may be useful for businesses where people may be exposed to food allergens, or where epinephrine injection pens are kept in supply.
EpiPen®, EpiPen Jr®, EpiPen 2-Pak®, EpiPen Jr 2-Pak®, Never-See-Needle®, and the Mylan logo are registered trademarks of Mylan Inc.
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Remove the Auto-Injector from the clear carrier tube. Flip open the yellow cap of your EpiPen ® or the green cap of your EpiPen Jr ® carrier tube. Tip and slide the auto-injector out of the carrier tube. Hold the auto-injector in your fist with the orange tip pointing downward. Blue to the sky, orange to the thigh ®. With your other hand, remove the blue safety release by pulling straight up without bending or twisting it. PREPARE 1 If you are administering to a young child, hold the leg firmly in place while administering an injection. Place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg)\ at a right angle (perpendicular) to the thigh. Swing and push the auto-injector firmly until it “clicks.” The click signals that the injection has started. Hold firmly in place for 3 seconds (count slowly 1, 2, 3). Remove the auto-injector from the thigh. The orange tip will extend to cover the needle. If the needle is still visible, do not attempt to r\ euse it. Massage the injection area for 10 seconds. You may need further medical attention. If symptoms continue or recur, you may need to use a second EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® Auto-Injector. How to use an EpiPen ® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector NOTE: • The needle comes out of the orange tip. • To avoid an accidental injection, never put your thumb, fingers or hand over the orange tip. If an accidental injection happens, get medical help right a\ way. NEVER-SEE-NEEDLE ® helps with protection. Protects against needle exposure before and after use. ADMINISTER 2 GET EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY 3 INDICATIONS EpiPen ® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg or EpiPen Jr ® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.15 mg Auto-Injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical help right away. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Use EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® Auto-Injectors right away when you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis). Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. Only a healthcare professional should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than two injections for a single anaphylactic episode. EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg), through clothing if necessary. Do not inject into your veins, buttocks, fingers, toes, hands or feet. Hold the leg of young children firmly in place before and during injection to prevent injuries. In case of accidental injection, please seek immediate medical treatment. Not actual patient. Please see additional Important Safety Information and Indications on the back. Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information. No Window or Liquid Identify the EpiPen ® Trainer by: Practice with your Trainer repeatedly to become familiar with it. or or The grey EpiPen ® Trainer contains no medicine and no needle, and SHOULD NOT BE USED during an anaphylactic reaction. Always have access to two Auto-Injectors in all the places you may need them because some people require a second dose. More than two sequential doses should be administered only under direct medical supervision. Visit epipen.com to watch our How to Use video and more. Every EpiPen 2-Pak ® (epinephrine injection, USP) and Mylan’s Authorized Generic For EpiPen Two-Pack comes with an EpiPen ® Trainer Label The EpiPen ® Trainer is clearly labeled TRAINER or TRAINING DEVICE. Color The EpiPen ® Trainer is shaded grey Reset after each use The EpiPen ® Auto-Injector and Mylan’s Authorized Generic For EpiPen ® The EpiPen ® Trainer EpiPen ® and Mylan’s Authorized Generic For EpiPen ® are yellow EpiPen Jr ® and Mylan’s Authorized Generic For EpiPen Jr ® are green IMPOR TANT SAFETY INFORM ATION (Continued) Rarely, patients who have used EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® may develop an infection at the injection site within a few days. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare professional 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. Tell your healthcare professional about all of your medical conditions, especially if you have asthma, a history of depression, thyroid problems, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or heart problems, have any other medical conditions, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Be sure to also tell your healthcare professional all the medicines you take, especially medicines for asthma. If you h ave certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use EpiPen ® or EpiPen Jr ® . Common side effects include fast, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat, sweating, nausea or vomiting, breathing problems, paleness, dizziness, weakness, shakiness, headache, feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety. These side effects usually go away quickly if you lie down and rest. Tell your healthcare professional if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Please see accompanying Full Prescribing Information and Patient Information. For additional information, please contact us at 800-395-3376. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 EpiPen ® , EpiPen Jr ® , EpiPen 2-Pak ® , EpiPen Jr 2-Pak ® , Never -See-Needle ® , and the Mylan logo are registered trademarks of Mylan Inc. Blue to the sky , orange to the thigh ® is a r egistered trademark of Mylan Specialty L.P . EPI-2018-0079 The Mylan Better Health for a Better World logo is a registered trademark of Mylan Inc.
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