Epinephrine
Sublingual epinephrine film demonstrates potency, durability in real-world conditions
SAN DIEGO — Aquestive Therapeutics’ Anaphylm AQST-109 epinephrine sublingual film demonstrated durability despite testing in extreme temperatures and other environmental conditions, according to a pair of posters presented here.
Asthma, age, cardiovascular disease associated with severe anaphylaxis
SAN DIEGO — About a third of adults with anaphylaxis due to food allergy have visited the ED for their allergy before, with asthma, age and cardiovascular disease associated with severe cases, according to a pair of posters presented here.
University dining halls lack food allergy labeling, access to epinephrine
SAN DIEGO — College students with food allergies may find difficulty in finding ingredient labeling and emergency epinephrine access in dining halls, according to a presentation here.
FDA approves epinephrine nasal spray for children aged as young as 4 years
The FDA has approved neffy 1 mg epinephrine nasal spray for treating anaphylaxis and other type 1 allergic reactions in children aged 4 years and older, according to a press release from ARS Pharma.
ARS Pharma to provide free neffy epinephrine nasal spray to schools
The neffyinSchools program from ARS Pharma will provide eligible public and private K-12 schools in the United States with two cartons of the company’s neffy epinephrine nasal spray, including a total of four single-use doses, for free.
International surveys to assess accidental exposure risks among patients with food allergy
Patients with food allergies face many risks when they dine and travel away from home, but doctors need data to help prioritize and address these dangers.
Children with anaphylaxis who receive epinephrine less likely to need the ICU
Children with anaphylaxis who received epinephrine before going to the ED were significantly less likely to be admitted to the ICU, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
FDA issues warning against using epinephrine nasal solutions from BPI Labs, Endo USA
The FDA has advised health care professionals that they should not use unapproved epinephrine nasal solutions manufactured by BPI Labs LLC and Endo USA.
61% of caregivers know how to correctly use an epinephrine autoinjector
Epinephrine autoinjector administration competence varied among caregivers, indicating a need for better education, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
New York legislator expands access to epinephrine autoinjectors
A New York State Assemblymember celebrated the signing of two of her new bills into law that aim to expand epinephrine autoinjector accessibility across the state.