What is an adrenaline autoinjector?
Adrenaline is the only life-saving drug used in the treatment of severe life-threatening allergic reactions. The adrenaline autoinjector is a device developed for the patient to self-administer the drug called “adrenaline” in emergency situations.
How can I get it?
Adrenaline autoinjector is a drug imported from abroad and is not sold in pharmacies. The drug “Turkish Pharmacists Association, Willy Brandt st. No: 9, Çankaya-Ankara” by hand or by cargo. You can call 0 (312) 409 81 81 to learn the necessary documents and get information.
Where should it be stored?
The adrenaline autoinjector should be stored at room temperature. It should not be kept in very hot or very cold environments. You can also keep the autoinjector in a suitable sheath on you or in your bag. Do not forget that the autoinjector is your life insurance. In case of a sudden anaphylactic reaction, you may not have time to take the autoinjector from where it is. For this reason, be sure to tell your close friends where you keep the autoinjector, who can help you in case of anaphylaxis. Take care to keep the autoinjector out of the reach of children.
What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Generalized redness, swelling or itching of the skin (urticaria),
Swelling of the lips, eyelids, tongue, face (angioedema),
Runny nose, feeling of fullness in the nose,
Shortness of breath, cough, feeling of congestion in the throat,
Nausea, vomiting
Dizziness, faintness, fainting
When should I use it?
Shortness of breath, shortness of breath, feeling of congestion in the throat,
If you feel dizzy or faint, or,
If you are away from health institutions even if your symptoms are mild, adrenaline use the autoinjector without delay
If you are in doubt about the severity of your symptoms, do not hesitate to administer adrenaline. In case of delay, anaphylaxis may be more severe and the adrenaline administered may not have an effect. Know that the dose of adrenaline can be repeated after 5-15 minutes if necessary.
How should I use it?
Take the autoinjector out of its container and hold it in the palm of your hand.
Wait without touching the tips of the autoinjector.
If you need to use an adrenaline autoinjector, remove the safety cover.
Apply the black tip of the autoinjector to the mid-outer part of the thigh by pressing it intramuscularly and count to 10.
Adrenaline autoinjector can be administered through your clothes in an emergency. In this case, make sure that there are no items such as coins or wallets in the area where you apply the medicine.
Be careful not to delay, as the application in the first minutes of the reaction will increase the effect of adrenaline.
If symptoms worsen or recur despite adrenaline, ask someone around you to take you to the nearest health facility.
In places where 112 emergency health service is available, call 112 immediately or ask those around you to call.
What are the side effects of adrenaline?
Adrenaline can cause fast or strong heartbeats, nervousness, dizziness, tremors and headaches for a short time.
