| Pronunciation |
 (IN
sekt sting
kit) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Ana-Kit® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antidote |
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| Use |
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Anaphylaxis emergency treatment of insect bites or stings by the sensitive patient that may occur within minutes of insect sting or exposure to an allergic substance |
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| Stability |
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Protect from light, store at room temperature, prevent from freezing |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: <2 years: 0.05-0.1 mL 2-6 years: 0.15 mL 6-12 years: 0.2 mL >12 years : 0.3 mL Chlorpheniramine: <6 years: 1 tablet 6-12 years: 2 tablets >12 years: 4 tablets |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Physician should instruct patient on proper use of kit |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Not intended for I.V. use (I.M. or S.C. only) |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Kit: Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000 (1 mL syringe), chlorpheniramine maleate chewable tablet 2 mg (4), sterile alcohol pads (2), tourniquet |
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