Advice
following an abbreviated submission
adrenaline tartrate (Jext®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.
Indication under review: emergency treatment of severe acute allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens as well as idiopathic or exercise induced anaphylaxis.
For patients at risk of anaphylaxis and requiring adrenaline, this is a new presentation of adrenaline for emergency use. It has an extended shelf life (24 months) compared with some existing products.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- adrenaline tartrate 150/300 micrograms solution for injection in pre-filled pen (Jext)
- SMC ID:
- 687/11
- Indication:
- Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs and other allergens as well as idiopathic or exercise induced anaphylaxis
- Pharmaceutical company
- ALK-Abello Ltd
- BNF chapter
- Respiratory system
- Submission type
- Abbreviated
- Status
- Accepted
- Date advice published
- 10 October 2011