EpiPen Alternatives Compared
EpiPen | Epinephrine | Promethazine |
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EpiPen (epinephrine) | Epinephrine | Promethazine |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Anaphylaxis, Allergic Reactions, Oral Allergy Syndrome. EpiPen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Anaphylaxis, AV Heart Block, Allergic Reactions, Oral Allergy Syndrome, Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Asthma - acute, Allergies, Asystole, Cardiac Arrest, COPD - Acute, Electromechanical... View more |
Prescription only
Promethazine may be used to relieve allergy symptoms and nausea. Sedation is the main side effect and it may interact with several other drugs including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and other... View more |
Related suggestions Allergic Reactions
Anaphylaxis
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More about EpiPen (epinephrine) | More about Epinephrine | More about Promethazine | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
EpiPen has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 88% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Epinephrine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 57 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Promethazine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 383 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: EpiPen side effects in more detail. |
See also: epinephrine side effects in more detail. |
See also: promethazine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other epinephrine brands include: Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Adrenalin Chloride, Auvi-Q, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen Jr, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EPIsnap, neffy, Primatene Mist, Symjepi View more | Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Adrenalin Chloride, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen Auto-Injector, EpiPen Jr, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EpiPen JR Auto-Injector, EPIsnap, neffy, Primatene Mist, Symjepi View more | Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
1 hour |
1 hour |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with EpiPen:
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A total of 227 drugs are known to interact with epinephrine:
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A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with promethazine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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December 22, 1987 |
March 29, 1951 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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