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Allerject™ Fact Sheet What is AllerjectTM and what is it indicated to treat? Allerject™ is a new option in the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. Allerject™ is indicated for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and is intended for people who are at risk and for people with a history of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).1 How does AllerjectTM work? When do you use AllerjectTM? What are the dosage strengths for AllerjectTM? Allerject™ contains epinephrine, which is the medication that helps to decrease your body’s allergic reaction. Some of the ways it works include: Relaxing the muscles in your airways so you can breathe more easily Helping to reverse the rapid and dangerous decrease in blood pressure Relaxing the muscles in your stomach, intestines, and bladder2 Allerject™ should be used immediately to treat yourself or your child when experiencing a severe allergic reaction. This is emergency treatment. It does not replace seeing a doctor or going to the hospital. After injection, seek immediate medical attention.3 Each Allerject™ contains a single dose of epinephrine and is for single patient use only. Allerject™ comes in two different dosages: Allerject™ 0.3mg delivers 0.3mg epinephrine injection and is intended for patients who weigh 30 kg (66 pounds) or more. Allerject™ 0.15 mg delivers 0.15 mg epinephrine injection and is intended for patients who weigh 15 to 30 kg (33-66 pounds). Allerject™ is not indicated for treating children weighing less than 15 kg (33 pounds). For children under 15 kg (33 pounds), talk to your doctor about using other forms of injectable epinephrine.4 1 Prescribing Information, page 17 Idib, page 18 3 Ibid, page 17 4 Ibid, page 19 2 What is the safety profile of Allerject? Are there any side effects? Allerject contains the drug epinephrine, which is a well-studied drug that is the standard of care for anaphylaxis and proven to be effective in the treatment of severe allergic reactions. Patients with certain medical conditions, or who take certain medications, may get more or longer lasting side effects with Allerject™. This includes patients who take certain types of medicines for asthma, allergies, depression, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, and heart disease. For any unexpected effects while taking Allerject™ contact your doctor or pharmacist.