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.
