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An EpiPen is a medication called epinephrine in a small pen like cylinder. When pressed against your body (usually your leg) a small needle shoots out and injects the medicine.

This device is used for people with severe Allergies, & keeps them from going into Anaphylactic shock (the type that makes you stop breathing).

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An epinephrine auto injector is a device used to administer a dose of drugs contained within it to a patient. It is most commonly used to treat allergic reactions. it is composed of a spring loaded needle and a medication capsule. When activated, it will administer a dose of epinephrine intramuscularly to the patient.

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