EpiPen
Emergency allergy shot
EpiPen is a brand name for a device that delivers a premeasured dose of epinephrine, used to treat severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.
The pen-shaped auto-injector is designed for emergency self-administration, typically into the outer thigh, even through clothing.
People with known severe allergies to foods, insect stings, or medications often carry an EpiPen.
She always keeps an EpiPen in her purse because of her peanut allergy.
Emergency response hormone
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
allergist · emergency · intramuscular · dose · needle · prescription · thigh · EMT
Edible underground legume
- bee stingInsect's venomous jab
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- tree nutHard-shelled orchard seed
- food allergyAdverse immune response to ingestion
wasp · latex · sesame · egg allergy · milk allergy · soy · allergic reaction · sensitivity
Not brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- biosimilarFollow-on biological medicine
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- pricingEstablishing monetary amounts charged
shortage · manufacturer · FDA · recall · pharmacy · copay · insurance · formulation
Move while supporting
- expirationEnd of validity
- school nurseCampus medical caregiver
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
training · travel · action plan · accessibility · storage · temperature · replacement · refill
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
antihistamine · allergist · emergency · intramuscular · dose · needle · prescription · thigh · EMT · ambulance
peanut
Edible underground legume
- bee stingInsect's venomous jab
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- tree nutHard-shelled orchard seed
food allergy · wasp · latex · sesame · egg allergy · milk allergy · soy · allergic reaction · sensitivity · anaphylactic
generic
Not brand-name
- brand nameProprietary product designation
- biosimilarFollow-on biological medicine
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
pricing · shortage · manufacturer · FDA · recall · pharmacy · copay · insurance · formulation · shelf life
carry
Move while supporting
- expirationEnd of validity
- school nurseCampus medical caregiver
- emergency kitPrepared supplies for disasters
backup · training · travel · action plan · accessibility · storage · temperature · replacement · refill · awareness
- allergy reliefantihistamines, allergy pills, allergy shots, immunotherapy, Claritin
- allergy treatmentsallergy shots, antihistamines, immunotherapy, desensitization, nasal sprays
- Injection Pens
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- emergency rescue911, CPR, ambulance, paramedic, paramedics
- first aidbandage, bandages, first aid kit, tourniquet, gauze pads
EpiPenoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
pill · tablet · capsule · topical cream · ointment
EpiPenpreventive care
Health maintenance before disease
supplement · Claritin · multivitamin · Zyrtec · statin
EpiPenbeta-blocker
Cardiac rhythm medication
sedative · tranquilizer · muscle relaxant · benzodiazepine · depressant