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    Dob: 15 Apr 1998

    EPIPEN

    EpiPens are used in case of anaphylactic reaction. One needs to use it


    immediately at the first sign of a symptom, after exposure to the trigger
    of severe allergic reaction to the patients who have been prescribed the
    EpiPens. EpiPens are available in 2 formats: 1. EPIPEN JR.- For children
    weighing less than 30kgs, 2. EPIPEN- For adults and children weighing
    more than 30 kgs. It is a single use injectable device, that delivers a
    fixed dose of epinephrine intra-muscularly.
    BLUE : SAFETY CAP remove only when injecting the drug
    BODY OF THE PEN: carries the drug, which has a fixed dose
    ORANGE : NEEDLE PROTECTION COVER , prevents accidental jabbing
     Firstly, take off the blue safety cap straight, without bending or
    twisting. Then make a 90-degree angle with your hand to the body,
    swing the hand towards the body (adduction) and push firmly the
    orange tip to the outer thigh (you will hear a click).
     Hold on steadily for 3 seconds after the click to deliver the drug.
    After administering the drug, wait for any improvement in the
    condition, if there is no improvement then give another shot of EpiPen
    within 5-15 minutes of the first dose. Hence it is always recommended
    that patients should carry 2 EpiPens.
     After giving the patient an EpiPen, call 911 or let the patient seek
    medical attention by any means.
    STORAGE
     The EpiPens should neither be exposed to sunlight directly nor it
    must be refrigerated, hence not recommended to be kept in the car
    during extreme weather conditions. If the patient has any further
    questions or query regarding its use, he/she is free to call or visit the
    pharmacy anytime.
    DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU’RE CONFIDENT ENOUGH
    ABOUT HOW TO USE AN EPIPEN?

    STILL IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT OR QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT


    US ANYTIME.

    NOVORAPID (Insulin pen with cartridges)


    Insulin pens are used by the patients having diabetes. It is a chronic
    medication that someone needs to use on daily basis
     Remove the cap and rub alcohol swab on the rubber stopper
     Attach the needle
     Remove protective tab from needle

     Screw the needle to the pen


     Pull off the inner needle cap and save it for later. Then pull off the
    outer needle cap and throw it away
     Clear liquid inside cartridge
     Prime the pen 2 units , after air is removed insulin drop will be
    there on the needle , good to go
     Clean site with alcohol swab, thigh, abdomen or upper arm
     Keep changing the sites
     `inject dose subcutaneously pinch the skin and inject the needle
     Dose pointer will be back to zero once full dose has been
    administered
     Storage
     DO NOT SHARE

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