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Treatment of Acute Allergic Reactions
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People suffering from food allergies or who have an untreated allergy to insect venoms may be at risk of anaphylaxis if exposed to the allergen by accident.
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The recommended emergency treatment is an intra-muscular injection of adrenaline followed by an immediate call for medical assistance.
ALK has developed an adrenaline pen for the treatment of acute life-threatening allergic reactions. The pen is specifically designed to be easy to use for patients or relatives.
Anaphylaxis can be triggered by exposure to specific food, or a bee or wasp stings, and can lead to respiratory arrest if quick and effective emergency treatment is not given.