Calcium Gluconate Injection and EpiPen

• Generic Name: calcium gluconate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Cal-Glu

• It is used to treat or prevent low calcium levels.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: epinephrine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, Twinject, EPIsnap, Epinephrinesnap-EMS, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, Symjepi, Auvi-Q Auto-injector, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Primatene Mist

EpiPen is an injection containing epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

EpiPen is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens. Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis.

EpiPen may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction.