Question 1

just started taking epuris capsules for acne. what would be a good moisturizer to use with this?

Accepted Answer

Cerave Lotion/Cream: Create helps repair the skin barrier disrupted  by isotretinoin therapy and is available with sunscreen or antioxidants or plain.  Good on face or body.  Lips usually require more occlusive moisturizers like therapeutic lip balms or prescription tacrolimus ointment can be very effective to reverse the lip dryness and peeling.

Question 2

how effective are epi-pens?

Accepted Answer

Extremely effective: If you are experiencing anaphylaxis, Epinephrine is the drug that will save your life. It is extremely effective and no patient with a life threatening allergy should ever be without an epi pen.

Question 3

can children use medihaler-epi?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I have reviewed this product information as I have not heard of it. It's inhaled epinephrine which is not currently on the Pediatric asthma protocols. I would not advise it's use at this time.

http://www.drugs.com/pro/medihaler-epi.html

Question 4

who should not use medihaler-epi?

Accepted Answer

Medihaler-EPI: "The use of isoproterenol in patients with pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias associated with tachycardia is contraindicated because the cardiac stimulant effects of the drug may aggravate such disorders. Medihaler-Iso must not be used by patients with known hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines." See:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/medihaler-iso.html

Question 5

what are the effects of taking two epi-pens?

Accepted Answer

Probably minimal: Patients who are allergic to foods or insect stings should carry self-injectable Epinephrine (such as epipen (epinephrine)) to treat severe reactions. Along with the desired effects, some patients experience a nervous feeling, palpitations, and headache with epi, especially if it has to be taken twice. Let your doctor know if you have heart disease, thyroid problems, or if you are pregnant before using epipen (epinephrine).

Question 6

can you have kids at all after getting the esure put in?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon:: No birth control method short of total hysterectomy or total abstinence is 100% effective.  The reports of pregnancy after Essure placement range from 1% (in a recent small study: https://tinyurl.com/yah2pvft) to about 9% in a larger study in 2014.  :The FDA says the rate of pregnancy is less than 1%.  See https://tinyurl.com/ybj6aq7z

Question 7

if my baby comes 5 weeks earily will there be anything wrong with her?

Accepted Answer

5 week premature: Usually not. The lungs are nearly developed, as are the liver and kidneys, so at this late date your baby should be fine. There are any number of resources which give statistics about various conditions that occur with premies, but survival rate is high and often the only thing necessary is an incubator. Discuss the major things to watch with your obg or neonatologist.

Question 8

since there is a shortage on lido with epi, can i mix lido with epi 1:1000 for procedures?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: I know many surgeons who require the scrub team to do just that for all the cases to make sure the epi is "fresh".

Question 9

what is urine epis ?

Accepted Answer

Contamination: I suspect you’re talking about urine epithelial cells which are skin cell contaminants in a urine  sample and why a clean wipe of the urethra is used before giving a urine sample.

Question 10

what is an epi pen used for?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis: It's used to treat acutely treat anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction).

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Can you have kids at all after getting the esure put in?

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If my baby comes 5 weeks earily will there be anything wrong with her?

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Since there is a shortage on lido with epi, can i mix lido with epi 1:1000 for procedures?

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What is urine epis ?

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What is an epi pen used for?

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