Страна: Соединенные Штаты
Язык: английский
Источник: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
EPINEPHRINE (UNII: YKH834O4BH) (EPINEPHRINE - UNII:YKH834O4BH)
Lineage Therapeutics Inc
EPINEPHRINE
EPINEPHRINE 0.15 mg in 0.15 mL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
New Drug Application Authorized Generic
EPINEPHRINE- EPINEPHRINE INJECTION LINEAGE THERAPEUTICS INC ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP AUTO- INJECTOR SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP AUTO- INJECTOR. EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP AUTO-INJECTOR 0.3 MG, 0.15 MG, FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1939 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES Dosage and Administration (2) 05/2016 Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.3) 05/2016 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector contains epinephrine, a non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist, indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I) including anaphylaxis. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Patients greater than or equal to 30 kg (66 lbs): Epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector 0.3 mg (2) Patients 15 to 30 kg (33 lbs-66 lbs): Epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector 0.15 mg (2) Inject epinephrine injection, USP auto-injector intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, through clothing if necessary. Each device is a single-use injection. (2) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection, 0.3 mg: 0.3 mg/0.3 mL epinephrine injection, USP, pre-filled auto-injector (3) Injection, 0.15 mg: 0.15 mg/0.15 mL epinephrine injection, USP, pre-filled auto-injector (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS None. (4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS In conjunction with use, seek immediate medical or hospital care. (5.1) Do not inject intravenously, into buttock, or into digits, hands, or feet. (5.2) To minimize the risk of injection related injury, instruct caregivers to hold the child’s leg firmly in place and limit movement prior to and during injection when administering to young children. (5.2) Rare cases of serious skin and soft tissue infections have been reported following epinephrine injection. Advise patients to seek medical care if they develop signs or symptoms of infection. (5.3) The presence of a sulf Прочитать полный документ