Epinephrine autoinjector

Epinephrine autoinjector
Mylan 0.3 mg EpiPen, epinephrine autoinjector
Other namesEpiPen
SpecialtyEmergency medicine
UsesAnaphylaxis
Types
  • Standard: 0.3 mg
  • Junior size: 0.15 mg

An epinephrine autoinjector (or adrenaline autoinjector, also known by the trademark EpiPen) is a medical device for injecting a measured dose or doses of epinephrine (adrenaline) by means of autoinjector technology. It is most often used for the treatment of anaphylaxis. The first epinephrine autoinjector was brought to market in 1983.