City Allergy

Category: Patient Education > Medications  

Emergency Injectable Medications: Epipen and Twinject

Epipen ® and Twinject ® are self-injecting forms of epinephrine or adrenalin. It is used in cases of anaphylaxis of any cause.

Directions for use:

1. Remove safety cap and grasp Epipen with your fist (do NOT place a thumb over either end)
2. Press the Epipen (end opposite safety cap) against outer thigh until you hear a click and needle is released.
3. Maintain Epipen in position for 10 seconds
4. If you need to use your Epipen you MUST go to local emergency room/call 911 for immediate follow up.