What is auto-injector used for?

What is auto-injector used for?

An auto-injector, such as an Adrenaclick, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, Symjepi or a generic version, can treat it with a dose of epinephrine. It can help improve your breathing, raise your blood pressure if it’s dropping, and reduce swelling.

How do auto-injector pens work?

With autoinjectors, the patient actuates the needle and subsequent flow of medication solely through the application of pressure on the injection site. The pressure causes the actuation of a needle shield, which engages the needle and causes the device to inject the drug.

Is an autoinjector a medical device?

Autoinjectors are self-injectable devices; they are important class of medical devices which can deliver drugs through subcutaneous or intramuscular route. They enclose prefilled syringes or cartridges which are driven by a spring system.

Can anyone administer an auto-injector?

The law gives a very clear and simple answer to this question: ANYONE CAN. In 2012 the Medicines Act was broadened to state that any lay person can administer adrenalin for the purpose of saving a life.

How many types of auto injectors are there?

There are three main types of adrenaline auto-injector which are prescribed in the UK; EpiPen®, Jext® and Emerade®.

What is a subcutaneous auto injector?

A subcutaneous injection is a method of administering medication. Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.

Is an autoinjector a pen or syringe?

Subcutaneous MTX may be administered via two devices: the prefilled syringe or, recently introduced to the market, the pen autoinjector. The latter device was preferred by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with regards to overall satisfaction and ease of use [9].

Who is allowed to administer an auto-injector in an emergency?

The law gives a very clear and simple answer to this question: ANYONE CAN. In 2012 the Medicines Act was broadened to state that any lay person can administer adrenalin for the purpose of saving a life. Before 2012 the law stated that the lay person had to have been appropriately trained.

How many types of auto-injectors are there?

Can I buy an EpiPen?

In the U.S., you cannot buy EpiPen unless you have a prescription from your doctor. Some schools do stock the product for emergency use, but use in that setting would still be under the direction of a health care provider.

What is a subcutaneous auto-injector?

What is the best site for subcutaneous injection?

The best areas on your body to give yourself a SQ injection are:

• Upper arms. At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) below your shoulder and 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) above your elbow, on the side or back.
• Outer side of upper thighs.
• Belly area.

What are the side effects of etanercept?

Etanercept may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• redness, itching, pain, or swelling at the site of injection.
• headache.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• heartburn.
• stomach pain.
• weakness.
• cough.

Where is the best place to inject Enbrel?

You can inject ENBREL on the front of the middle thigh, on the outer area of your upper arm (outer arm only if someone else is giving you the injection), or on your stomach (except for the 2-inch area around your belly button). Choose a different site each time you give yourself an injection.