When prescribing inhalers the drug, device (e.g. MDI, Easibreathe, Autohaler, Accuhaler), strength (micrograms per inhalation), number of puffs per dose and frequency MUST be specified
Adrenaline |
Formulary
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Emerade® 150mg, solution for injection in pre-filled pen, 300mcg solution for injection in pre-filled pen, 500mcg soultion for injection in pre-filled pen. Epipen®,0.15mg auto-injector, 0.3mg auto-injector. Jext®150mcg soultion for injection in pre-filled pen, 300mcgsolution for injection in pre-filled pen When prescribing for a patient 'just in case' then the prescription should be based on weight. Any child over 30kg should be prescribed the 300mcg strength pen. It is recommended that 2 adrenaline auto-injectors are prescribed, which patients should carry at all times. |
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