Epipen Reactions

[gradygirl]

Is there such thing as someone having an adverse or allergic reaction to an epipen injection?

Firstly, my guess is it would be a reaction to the suspension rather than the epinephrine. Is this a correct thought?

Secondly, would one be aware of an allergic reaction to the epipen if the patient is already experiencing another allergic reaction?

 

[Luno]

Adverse Reactions

Yes, there are adverse reactions to epinephrine, there was a certain ski patroller who had a severe latex allergy, who also had an adverse reaction to epinephrine, yep, stopped her heart. For allergic reactions she received benadryl.

 

[Jon]

Is there such thing as someone having an adverse or allergic reaction to an epipen injection?

Firstly, my guess is it would be a reaction to the suspension rather than the epinephrine. Is this a correct thought?

Secondly, would one be aware of an allergic reaction to the epipen if the patient is already experiencing another allergic reaction?

I don't think you can have a reacton to Epinephrine... but I inagine you could hae an allergy to the epi-pen suspension..

and yes... I have no idea how to tell if someone has a reaction to an epi-pen.

 

[Anomalous]

How about a bad reaction to ipecac? Will it make you vomit?

 

[EMR06]

always check the expiration date

 

[ResTech]

I dont think itz possible to have an allergic reaction to epinephrine. Epinephrine is an endogenous catecholamine (meaning naturally occurring inside the body). Its a hormone.

You can have a reaction to epinephrine as it is a very potent drug but not a reaction that is allergic in nature. All the normal side effects may be potentiated in some pt's or an idiosyncrasy may occur.

 

[Guardian]

I don't think you can have a reacton to Epinephrine... but I inagine you could hae an allergy to the epi-pen suspension..

and yes... I have no idea how to tell if someone has a reaction to an epi-pen.

I've never heard of this. If anyone has a link or more info, please post it.

 

[Jon]

I've never heard of this. If anyone has a link or more info, please post it.

I would think it would be like being allergic to the suspension of the flu shot.

 

[gradygirl]

I've been looking more into this and it is warned that one must tell their doctor about allergies to epinephrine and sulfites. I tried looking for a credible epihephrine allergy case report, but had no luck in finding anything. I would presume, from that fact and the fact that epinephrine is indeed a horomone, that a patient would be more likely to be allergic to the sulfite suspension rather than the epi.

 

[Guardian]

Does epi even have a suspension? I'm feeling really lazy and hoping someone will post a link. In every emt and paramedic textbook i've read, there is never a contraindication for epi when treating severe allergic reaction.

 

[gradygirl]

Here's the link to Medline Plus.

Injectable Epi.

But I know that epi is typically in a suspension of inactive ingredients including sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid, and water.

 

[Guardian]

thanks..........

 

[islandgal]

I agree, I always was taught there was no contra to epi since its natural to our bodies. My Dad was stung by a bee at his birthday party last week- right on the lip and he thought tongue too. (He gets a severe localized reaction with swelling). I was thinking oh sh** as everyone else is going oh no, too bad. I sent my Mom for the epi pen and benadryl and luckily it all turned out well, I didn't end up giving him the epi pen but wouldn't hesitate if it was boarderline. (turned out he wasn't stung on the tongue).