Epipen (Epinephrine)

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JR 0.15mg (1:2000)
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JR 0.15mg (0.3ml autoinjectors)
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We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!

Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

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  • Guaranteed lowest price is only valid at the time of sale.
  • We will only match the current advertised price.
  • Products must be identical and in stock at the time of placing an order with a licensed mail order pharmacy. They must be an online Canadian pharmacy with an address in Canada.
  • Products must be authentic in brand and size (same manufacturer, same country of manufacture, same pack size, same strength and same quantity).
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  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are for the emergency treatment of Type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

EpiPen is available as a single-dose prefilled auto-injector of 0.3 mg/0.3 mL.

EpiPen Jr is available as a single-dose prefilled auto-injector of 0.15 mg/0.3 mL.


Fact Table

Formula

C9H13NO3

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

very low oral bioavailability

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Epinephrine

Elimination half-life

2 minutes

Dosage (Strength)

JR 0.15mg (1:2000), 0.3mg (1:1000)

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

EpiPen

Protein binding

15–20%

PubChem CID

5816

MedlinePlus

a603002

ChEBI

28918

ATC code

A01AD01

DrugBank

DB00668

KEGG

D00095

Routes of administration

IV, IM

Directions

The information that is included with your prescription should be thoroughly read, and the instructions for use of your EpiPen or EpiPen Jr prescription should be followed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have.

Patients weighing 30 kg (66 pounds) or more: EpiPen 0.3 mg is to be injected as directed by your doctor into the muscle or under the skin of the thigh. If needed, it can be injected through clothing. 

Patients weighing 15 to 30 kg (33 to 66 pounds): EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg is to be injected as directed by your doctor into the muscle or under the skin of the thigh. If needed, it can be injected through clothing. 

Ingredients

The active ingredient in EpiPen and EpiPen Jr is epinephrine. Sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid, and water are the inactive ingredients included.

Contraindications

EpiPen and EpiPen Jr have no known contraindications.

Cautions

  • With use of EpiPen or EpiPen Jr, seek emergency care.
  • EpiPen and EpiPen Jr should not be injected into a vein or into the buttock, fingers, toes, hands, or feet.
  • To minimize movement that can cause an injection-related injury during administration to a young child, firmly hold the child's leg in place before and during administration.
  • Patients who have heart disease should use caution as epinephrine may provoke chest pain or cause heart arrhythmias.
  • Skin and soft tissue infections can occur with the use of epinephrine injection; however, it is rare. If you begin to show signs of or experience symptoms of an infection, immediately seek medical care. 

Side Effects

Some side effects associated with EpiPen and EpiPen Jr include anxiety, restlessness, apprehensiveness, tremor, weakness, dizziness, sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea, vomiting, headache, difficulty breathing, or pale skin.

Reference:

  1. EpiPen; EpiPen Jr. Columbia, MD: Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.; 2020.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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