Medication
And Medic Alert IDs
What is Medication for?
When people have bad allergies they might need to use medication to help them feel better.
Allergy medication tends to help stop the symptoms of your allergy, prevent you from having a mild-moderate reaction and can be used to save your life if you have an anaphylactic reaction.
There are different types and brands of medication for different allergies and conditions, and it's important to learn about the different types of medication for different allergies and conditions so that you know how to use them, even if it's not for you.
Allergy medication tends to help stop the symptoms of your allergy, prevent you from having a mild-moderate reaction and can be used to save your life if you have an anaphylactic reaction.
There are different types and brands of medication for different allergies and conditions, and it's important to learn about the different types of medication for different allergies and conditions so that you know how to use them, even if it's not for you.
Epinephrine Autoinjector
An epinephrine autoinjector is a medical device for injecting a measured dose of epinephrine by means of autoinjector technology.
It is most often used for the treatment of anaphylaxis and carried by people with severe allergies. It is usually injected into the middle of your outer thigh at the top of the upper leg and can be used through clothing, in an emergency.
One of the main brands is EpiPen®, they come in Epipen Jr which is a dose of 0.15mg which is administered to kids under the age of 12 years old. Epipen is a dose of 0.3mg and is for adults.
Epipens are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. If an EpiPen has to be used it is important that you seek immediate emergency medical help right away.
Here is the link to the EpiPen website:
http://www.epiclub.co.nz/
It is most often used for the treatment of anaphylaxis and carried by people with severe allergies. It is usually injected into the middle of your outer thigh at the top of the upper leg and can be used through clothing, in an emergency.
One of the main brands is EpiPen®, they come in Epipen Jr which is a dose of 0.15mg which is administered to kids under the age of 12 years old. Epipen is a dose of 0.3mg and is for adults.
Epipens are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. If an EpiPen has to be used it is important that you seek immediate emergency medical help right away.
Here is the link to the EpiPen website:
http://www.epiclub.co.nz/
Asthma Medication
There are two main types of treatment and medication for Asthma.
Here you can find more information:
https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/your-health/living-with-asthma/asthma-medication
- Controller Medications are used to prevent asthma attacks – they help prevent the airways becoming inflamed.-Long-acting beta-agonists. A beta-agonist is a type of drug called a bronchodilator, which opens your airways.
- Theophylline is a bronchodilator used to prevent nighttime symptoms.
- An immunomodulator is an injection given if you have moderate to severe asthma related to allergies or other inflammation caused by the immune system that doesn’t respond to inhaled certain drugs.
Here you can find more information:
https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/your-health/living-with-asthma/asthma-medication
Antihistamine
Antihistamines relieve symptoms of different types of allergies. They are useful as the first response to hayfever, some food allergies and can often calm symptoms down. They are not effective if the person has anaphylaxis as this will require the use of an Epinephrine autoinjector. Liquid Antishitamine is normally percribed by your local doctor and is often used by mother's for younger children.
Antihistamines for mild to moderate reactions are available from your local chemist and go by many brand names.
Examples of prescription antihistamines include:
Antihistamines for mild to moderate reactions are available from your local chemist and go by many brand names.
Examples of prescription antihistamines include:
- Astelin, Astepro (azelastine) nasal sprays
- Atarax, Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
- Clarinex (desloratadine)
- Cyproheptadine (generic only)
- Livostin (levocabastine) eyedrops
- Optivar (azelastine) eyedrops
- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Claritin, Alavert (loratadine)
- Zyrtec (certirizine)
Medic Alert IDs
When you have a severe allergy it's important you get a Medical ID so that if you have a reaction, people will be able to know what is happening.
Medic Alert IDs come in many different forms, such as necklaces, bracelets and sports bands in a variety of shapes and patterns. They generally say on the back what allergy you have and your database code so the ambulance will be able to find your information in the Medic Alert Health Records.
Talk to your doctor about getting a Medic Alert ID and tell your friends about where you will be wearing it in case of an emergency.
You can find out more at:
http://www.medicalert.co.nz/
Medic Alert IDs come in many different forms, such as necklaces, bracelets and sports bands in a variety of shapes and patterns. They generally say on the back what allergy you have and your database code so the ambulance will be able to find your information in the Medic Alert Health Records.
Talk to your doctor about getting a Medic Alert ID and tell your friends about where you will be wearing it in case of an emergency.
You can find out more at:
http://www.medicalert.co.nz/