Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injection 1:1,000 Minijet (1ml)

Country: Ireland

Language: English

Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Active ingredient:

Adrenaline

Available from:

International Medication Systems (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

C01CA; C01CA24

INN (International Name):

Adrenaline

Dosage:

1 milligram(s)/millilitre

Pharmaceutical form:

Solution for injection

Prescription type:

Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)

Therapeutic area:

Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents; epinephrine

Authorization status:

Not marketed

Authorization date:

1978-01-25

Patient Information leaflet

ADRENALINE (EPINEPHRINE)
1:1,000 MINIJET 1MG/ML SOLUTION
FOR INJECTION
FOR ADMINISTRATION BY
HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS ONLY
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY
Please note this medicine is
mainly used in emergency
situations and the doctor will have
decided that you needed it.
It is unlikely therefore, that you
will have read this leaflet before
the medicine was administered
to you.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need
to read it again.
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If you have any further
questions, ask the doctor or
nurse.
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If you get any side effects, talk
to your doctor or nurse. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet.
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In this leaflet, Adrenaline
1:1,000 Minijet 1mg/ml Solution
for Injection will be called
Adrenaline Minijet.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Adrenaline Minijet is and
what it is used for
2. What you need to know before
you are given Adrenaline
Minijet
3. How Adrenaline Minijet is used
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Adrenaline Minijet
6. Further information.
1. WHAT ADRENALINE MINIJET IS
AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Adrenaline is a type of drug that
constricts blood vessels, makes
the heart pump more strongly and
opens airways.
It is used in life-threatening
emergencies such as severe
allergic reactions or asthma. It
will have been used to save your
life.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU ARE GIVEN
ADRENALINE MINIJET
In emergencies, it may be
impossible for the people looking
after you to get all your details
before they have to treat you. They
will have assessed the situation
and decided it was better to give
you the injection now and ask
questions later.
PLEASE TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF:
• You are allergic to any of the
ingredients in this medicine
(listed in section 6)
• You suffer from
hyperthyroidism (overactive
thyroid gland)
• You suffer from hypertension
(high blood pressure)
• You suffer from heart disease or
long standing chest disease like
asthma or emphysema
• You suffer from diabetes
• You suffer from closed angle
glaucoma (an eye condition that
causes sudden blu

Summary of Product characteristics

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Injection 1:1,000 Minijet (1ml)
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Adrenaline (Epinephrine) 1 mg per ml.
Excipients: sodium metabisulfite (E222) 2.5 mg in 1 ml and total
sodium 3 mg in 1 ml.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Solution for injection
A clear, colourless, sterile solution.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis or acute angioneurotic oedema with
airways obstruction, or acute allergic
reactions.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
For the relief of life-threatening angioneurotic oedema and
anaphylactic shock, adrenaline should be administered by
intramuscular injection.
For acute allergic reactions due to insect stings etc.: Intramuscular
or subcutaneous injection.
The presentation with the 1
integral needle is for paramedic use by subcutaneous or intramuscular
injection.
Adults and children over 12 years: 0.5 ml (0.5 mg), administered
slowly. The dose may be repeated every 5 to 15 minutes
as needed.
This presentation may not be suitable for small or prepubertal
patients over 12 years of age who require a smaller dose.
Elderly: as for adults, use with caution.
Children (up to age of 12): Not recommended.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindications are relative as this product is intended for use in
life-threatening emergencies.
Other than in the emergency situation, the following contraindications
should be considered: hyperthyroidism,
hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, diabetes mellitus, closed angle
glaucoma and hypersensitivity to
sympathomimetic amines.
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