Epinephrine

Epinephrine is a life-saving medicine used to treat anaphylaxis. In Australia it is commonly called adrenaline and is usually given with an auto-injector such as an EpiPen or Anapen.

Epinephrine is a life-saving medicine used to treat anaphylaxis. In Australia it is commonly called adrenaline and is usually given with an auto-injector such as an EpiPen or Anapen.

Learn the common signs of allergic reactions, from mild skin symptoms to serious breathing problems, and when a prescribed adrenaline auto-injector may be needed.

An allergic reaction is the body's response to an allergen. Learn common signs, mild versus severe symptoms, and when an adrenaline auto-injector may be needed.

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. Use an adrenaline auto-injector such as an EpiPen or Anapen immediately if available, then call 000 and ask for an ambulance.