Epipen
Epipen Warnings (Generic)
What may interact with EpiPen?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-General anesthetics, such as desflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough, and cold
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-Certain medications for mental health conditions
-Certain medications for Parkinson disease, such as entacapone
-Digoxin
-Diuretics
-Doxapram
-Ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-Levothyroxine
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Oxytocin
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-Steroid medications, such as prednisone or cortisone
-Theophylline
What should I tell my health care provider before I take EpiPen
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
-Diabetes (high blood sugar)
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Kidney disease
-Parkinson disease
-Pheochromocytoma
-Thyroid disease
-An unusual or allergic reaction to epinephrine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using EpiPen?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Call emergency services if you have trouble breathing.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not freeze. Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold. For example, do not keep it in a vehicle's glove box. Protect from light. Keep it in the outer case until you are ready to take it. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.
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