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Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)

Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) · ICD-10: T78.2XXA

Symptoms

  • • Hives, itching, skin redness
  • • Difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough or high-pitched breathing
  • • Difficulty swallowing; swelling of face, tongue or throat
  • • Dizziness, low blood pressure, anxiety
  • • Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea
  • • Chest tightness or discomfort

MedlinePlus · Symptoms

Drugs and regimens

Epinephrine 1 mg/mL (ampoule)⚠ Unverified

Anaphylaxis — adults and >30 kg: 0.3–0.5 mg IM

Epinephrine 1 mg/mL (ampoule)⚠ Unverified

Anaphylaxis — child <30 kg: 0.01 mg/kg IM

Epinephrine auto-injector⚠ Unverified

Anaphylaxis — by weight: 15–30 kg EpiPen Jr; ≥30 kg EpiPen

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