EpiPens
Emergency adrenaline delivery
EpiPens are auto-injector devices that deliver a premeasured dose of epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions, particularly anaphylaxis.
The brand name has become nearly generic for any epinephrine auto-injector, much as people say "Band-Aid" for any adhesive bandage.
EpiPens are typically prescribed for people with known severe allergies to foods, insect stings, or other triggers, and many carry them at all times.
She keeps an EpiPen in her purse in case she accidentally eats peanuts.
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- emergencySerious sudden danger
injection · antihistamine · swelling · hives · shock · airways · Benadryl · prescription
Portable protective container
- school nurseCampus medical caregiver
- medical alert braceletWristband listing health conditions
- travel kitPortable toiletry container
- accessibilityEase of approach
training · expiration date · storage · refrigeration · workplace safety · camp counselor · childcare · emergency plan
Edible underground legumes
- bee stingsVenomous jabs from honeyed workers
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
- insect venomPoison from stinging arthropods
food allergy · wasp · latex · eggs · milk · soy · sesame · cross-contamination
Not brand-name
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- copayPatient's set contribution
- patient assistanceHelp given to those receiving treatment
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
pharmaceutical · out-of-pocket · healthcare access · biosimilar · markup · shortage · advocacy · legislation
Organizational oversight and control
- clickBrief sharp noise
- holdMaintain in grasp
- countReckon a total
- instructionsGuidance on how to proceed
demonstration · swing motion · outer thigh · ten seconds · disposal · sharps container
anaphylaxis
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- autoinjectorSelf-delivery drug syringe
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
emergency · injection · antihistamine · swelling · hives · shock · airways · Benadryl · prescription · dosage
carrying case
Portable protective container
- school nurseCampus medical caregiver
- medical alert braceletWristband listing health conditions
- travel kitPortable toiletry container
accessibility · training · expiration date · storage · refrigeration · workplace safety · camp counselor · childcare · emergency plan · purse
peanuts
Edible underground legumes
- bee stingsVenomous jabs from honeyed workers
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- tree nutsEdible seeds from woody plants
insect venom · food allergy · wasp · latex · eggs · milk · soy · sesame · cross-contamination · trace amounts
generic
Not brand-name
- insuranceContractual risk coverage
- copayPatient's set contribution
- patient assistanceHelp given to those receiving treatment
affordability · pharmaceutical · out-of-pocket · healthcare access · biosimilar · markup · shortage · advocacy · legislation · subsidies
administration
Organizational oversight and control
instructions · demonstration · swing motion · outer thigh · ten seconds · disposal · sharps container
- lifesaverslifeguards, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, nurses
- injectablesvaccine, filler, insulin, dermal filler, epidural
- pediatricspediatrician, pediatricians, pediatrics, pediatric care, well-child visit
EpiPensbeta-blockers
Heart rate reducers
allergens · sedatives · vasodilators · tranquilizers · peanuts
EpiPensallergy shots
Injections that reduce sensitivity
immunotherapy · antihistamines · Benadryl · Claritin · Zyrtec