Generic name:epinephrine injection (auto-injector) [ EP-i-NEF-rin ]
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors
What is Auvi-Q?
Auvi-Q injection contains 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.
Auvi-Q injection 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.
Auvi-Q auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of an severe allergic reaction. This medicine is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 16.5 pounds (7.5 kilograms).
Warnings
Seek emergency medical attention after any use of Auvi-Q to treat a severe allergic reaction. After the injection you will need to receive further treatment and observation.
Before using this medicine
Before using Auvi-Q, tell your doctor if any past use of this medicine caused an allergic reaction to get worse.
To make sure Auvi-Q is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease or high blood pressure;
depression or mental ill...
