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Symjepi

Generic: epinephrine

What is Symjepi?

Symjepi is a disposable, prefilled syringe used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies including anaphylaxis in people who are at risk for or have a history of serious allergic emergencies. Each prefilled syringe contains a single (1 time) dose of epinephrine.

Symjepi is for immediate self (or caregiver) administration and does not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using Symjepi.

Symjepi is for people who have been prescribed this medicine by their healthcare provider.

The Symjepi 0.3 mg prefilled syringe is for patients who weigh 66 pounds or more (30 kilograms or more).

The Symjepi 0.15 mg prefilled syringe is for patients who weigh between 33 and 66 pounds (15 to 30 kilograms or more).

It is not known if the Symjepi prefilled syringe is safe and effective in patients who weigh less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms).

Description

Each SYMJEPI pre-filled, syringe delivers a single dose of 0.3 mg of epinephrine from epinephrine injection, USP (0.3mg/0.3 mL).

Each SYMJEPI (epinephrine injection, USP) syringe contains 0.8 mL of sterile aqueous solution of epinephrine for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. The syringe is overfilled for stability purposes; more than half of the solution remains in the syringe after use and CANNOT BE REUSED.

Each 0.3 mL contains 0.3 mg epinephrine, 1.8 mg sodium chloride, 0.5 mg sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid to adjust pH, and Water for Injection. The pH range is 2.2-5.0.

Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic catecholamine (a non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist) designated chemically as (-)-3,4-Dihydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzyl alcohol and has the following structure:

 

SYMJEPI

The molecular weight of epinephrine is 183.20.

Epinephrine solution deteriorates rapidly on exposure to air or light, turning pink from oxidation to adrenochrome and brown from formation of melanin. Replace SYMJEPI if the solution appears discolored (pinkish or brown color), cloudy, or contains particles.

 Mechanism of Action

Epinephrine acts on both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.

What is the most important information I should know about Symjepi?

1. Symjepi contains epinephrine, a medicine used to treat allergic emergencies (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis can be life threatening, can happen within minutes, and can be caused by stinging and biting insects, allergy injections, foods, medicines, exercise, or unknown causes. Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include:

  • trouble breathing
  • wheezing
  • hoarseness (changes in the way your voice sounds)
  • hives (raised reddened rash that may itch)
  • severe itching
  • swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue
  • skin rash, redness, or swelling
  • fast heartbeat
  • weak pulse
  • feeling very anxious
  • confusion
  • stomach pain
  • losing control of urine or bowel movements (incontinence)
  • diarrhea or stomach cramps
  • dizziness, fainting, or “passing out” (unconsciousness)

2. Always carry your Symjepi with you because you may not know when anaphylaxis may happen.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you need additional prefilled syringes to keep at work, school, or other locations. Tell your family members, caregivers, and others where you keep your Symjepi and how to use it before you need it. You may be unable to speak in an allergic emergency.

3. When you have an allergic emergency (anaphylaxis)

  • Use Symjepi right away.
  • Get emergency medical help right away. You may need further medical attention. You may need to use a second Symjepi if symptoms continue or recur. Only a healthcare provider should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than 2 injections for a single anaphylaxis episode.

Other important information

  • Your prefilled syringe is designed to work through clothing.
  • The needle cap on the Symjepi prefilled syringe helps to prevent needle sticks and accidental injection of epinephrine. Do not remove the needle cap until you are ready to use it.
  • Only inject into the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg). Never inject into any other part of the body.
  • Never put your thumb, fingers, or your hand over the exposed needle.
  • If an accidental injection happens, get medical help right away.
  • Do not place patient information or any other foreign objects in the carrier case with the prefilled syringe, as this may prevent you from removing the prefilled syringe for use.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before using Symjepi?

Before using Symjepi, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have heart problems or high blood pressure.
  • have diabetes.
  • have thyroid problems.
  • have asthma.
  • have a history of depression.
  • have Parkinson’s disease.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if epinephrine will harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if epinephrine passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your healthcare provider of all known allergies.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take certain asthma medicines.

Symjepi and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Symjepi may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Symjepi works.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

Use your Symjepi for treatment of anaphylaxis as prescribed by your healthcare provider, regardless of your medical conditions or the medicines you take.

How should I use Symjepi?

  • Each Symjepi prefilled syringe contains only 1 dose of medicine.
  • Symjepi should be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg) with the needle facing downwards. It can be injected through your clothing if needed.
  • Read the Instructions for Use that come with Symjepi.
  • Your healthcare provider will show you how to safely use the Symjepi prefilled syringe.
  • Use Symjepi exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.
  • If you inject a young child with Symjepi, hold their leg firmly in place before and during the injection to prevent injuries. Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection.
  • You may need to use a second Symjepi if symptoms continue or recur. Only a healthcare provider should give additional doses of epinephrine if you need more than 2 injections for a single anaphylaxis episode.
  • Caution: Never put your thumb, fingers, or hand over the exposed needle. Accidental injection of epinephrine into the finger, hands or feet may cause a loss of blood flow to these areas. If this happens, go immediately to the nearest emergency room. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection.
  • Always carry your Symjepi with you in case of an allergic emergency. Additional instructional materials and information are available at www.symjepi.com.
  • Do not drop the carrier case or Symjepi prefilled syringe. If the carrier case or prefilled syringe is dropped, check for damage and leakage. Dispose of the prefilled syringe and carrier case, and replace if damage or leakage is noticed or suspected.

What are the possible side effects of Symjepi?

Symjepi may cause serious side effects.

  • Symjepi should only be injected into the middle of your outer thigh (upper leg). Do not inject Symjepi into your:
    • veins
    • buttocks
    • fingers, toes, hands, or feet

If you accidentally inject Symjepi into any other part of your body, go to the nearest emergency room right away. Tell the healthcare provider where on your body you received the accidental injection.

  • Rarely, patients who have used Symjepi may develop infections at the injection site within a few days of an injection. Some of these infections can be serious. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following at an injection site:
    • redness that does not go away
    • swelling
    • tenderness
    • the area feels warm to the touch
  • Cuts on the skin, bent needles, and needles that remain in the skin after the injection, have happened in young children who do not cooperate and kick or move during an injection. If you inject a young child with Symjepi, hold their leg firmly in place before and during the injection to prevent injuries. Ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg of a young child during injection.
  • If you have certain medical conditions, or take certain medicines, your condition may get worse or you may have longer lasting side effects when you use your Symjepi. Talk to your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions.

Common side effects of Symjepi include:

  • fast, irregular or “pounding” heartbeat
  • sweating
  • headache
  • weakness
  • shakiness
  • paleness
  • feelings of over excitement, nervousness or anxiety
  • dizziness
  • nausea and vomiting
  • breathing problems

These side effects may go away with rest. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of Symjepi. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

 

General information about the safe and effective use of Symjepi

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use Symjepi for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give your Symjepi to other people.

This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about Symjepi. If you would like more information, talk to your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about Symjepi that is written for health professionals.

Label

Syringe Label

Syringe Label

  • SYMJEPI
  • Epinephrine Injection
  • 0.3 mg
  • Lot: Exp:
  • Distributor: Adamis Pharmaceuticals
  • Replace when discolored or expired
  • [2] Insert Needle in Thigh
  • After use Call 911

SYRINGE CASE LABEL

 

Syringe Case Label

 

  • SYMJEPI
    (epinephrine)
    ​injection 0.3 mg
  • Prefilled Syringe
  • Remove Device From Case
  • 1 Pull off cap
    2 Insert in thigh
    3 Push plunger
  • Pull latch to open
  • Important
    Read your Instructions for Use carefully before use.
  • Check Solution
  • If solution is discolored, replace your SYMJEPI.
  • RX only
  • ADAMIS Pharmaceutical Corporation
  • NDC 38739-200-01
  • Lot
  • Exp

PACK INNER CARTON

 

2-Pack Inner Carton

  • NDC #38739-200-02
  • RX ONLY
  • SYMJEPITM
  • (epinephrine) Injection 0.3 mg
  • (0.3 mg PRE-FILLED SINGLE DOSE SYRINGE)
  • FOR ALLERGIC EMERGENCIES (ANAPHYLAXIS)
  • Protect from light. Store at room temperature.
  • USP (0.3mg/ 0.3mL)
  • Contains Two Syringes

2-PACK OUTER CARTON

 

2-Pack Outer Carton

  • NDC #38739-200-12
  • RX ONLY
  • Protect from light
  • SYMJEPITM
  • (epinephrine) Injection 0.3 mg
  • (0.3 mg PRE-FILLED SINGLE DOSE SYRINGE)
  • For Allergic Emergencies (Anaphylaxis)
  • USP (0.3mg/ 0.3mL)
  • PCR-720-07468
  • 6 two-pack units

How should I store Symjepi?

  • Store Symjepi at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
  • Protect from light.
  • Do not expose to extreme cold or heat. For example, do not store in your vehicle’s glove box and do not store in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Examine the contents in the clear window of your prefilled syringe periodically. The solution should be clear. If the solution is discolored (pinkish or brown color), is cloudy, or contains solid particles, replace the unit.
  • Always keep your Symjepi prefilled syringe in the carrier case to protect it from damage. The carrier case is not waterproof.
  • The needle cap helps to prevent accidental injection. Do not remove the needle cap until you need to use Symjepi.
  • Your Symjepi has an expiration date. Replace it before the expiration date.

Keep Symjepi and all medicines out of the reach of children.

What are the ingredients in Symjepi?

Active Ingredients: epinephrine
Inactive Ingredients: sodium chloride, sodium metabisulfite, hydrochloric acid, and water.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

 

SYMJEPI (sim-JEP-ee) (epinephrine injection, USP) pre-filled syringe

For Allergic Emergencies (anaphylaxis)

Read this Instructions for Use carefully before you use this product.

Before you need to use your SYMJEPI syringe, make sure your healthcare provider shows you the right way to use it. Parents, caregivers, and others who may be in a position to administer SYMJEPI should also understand how to use it. If you have questions, ask your healthcare provider.

Get Ready to Use SYMJEPI

SYMJEPI works like a standard pre-filled syringe.

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SYMJEPI is injected downwards, into the thigh, while sitting (as shown), through clothing if necessary.

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Ready to Use SYMJEPI

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When ready to inject, pull off cap to expose needle. Do not put finger on top of the device.
If you are administering SYMJEPI to a young child, hold the leg firmly in place while administering the injection.
Hold SYMJEPI by finger grips only and slowly insert the needle into the thigh.

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Solution window

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After needle is in thigh: Push the plunger all the way down until it clicks and hold for 2 seconds.

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Remove the syringe and massage the injection area for 10 seconds.

Get Help

Get emergency medical help now.

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Tell healthcare provider that you received an injection of epinephrine.

Use second syringe if necessary

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You may need a second SYMJEPI syringe if symptoms continue or recur.

SYMJEPI is a single use pre-filled syringe that delivers a fixed dose of epinephrine. The pre-filled syringe cannot be reused. It is normal for most of the medicine to remain in the syringe after the dose has been injected.

The correct dose has been injected if the plunger has been pushed all the way down and the solution window is at least partially blocked.

If you will be administering SYMJEPI to a young child, ask your healthcare provider to show you how to properly hold the leg in place while administering a dose.

After use and Disposal – Hold SYMJEPI with one hand with your fingers behind the needle and slide the safety guard over the needle until it clicks. Put the used syringe into the grey case and close the case.

  • Take the case with the used syringe with you when you go to see a healthcare provider.
  • Tell the healthcare provider that you have received an injection of epinephrine. Show the healthcare provider where you received the injection.
  • Give your used SYMJEPI syringe to your healthcare provider for inspection and proper disposal.

After Use

Safety Guard

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Using one hand with fingers behind the needle slide safety guard over needle.

For more information see Patient Information sheet or ask your healthcare provider.

How to Store – Keep SYMJEPI in its plastic case nearby and ready for use at all times.

  • Store at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Do not expose to extreme cold or heat. For example, do not store in your vehicle’s glove box and do not store in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Store the SYMJEPI syringe in its closed plastic case to protect from light.

Check Your SYMJEPI Periodically – The solution should be clear when viewed through the window on the device. If the solution is discolored (pinkish or brown color), cloudy or contains particles, replace the SYMJEPI with a new one.

Your SYMJEPI Has an Expiration Date – Example 2021 12 = December 31, 2021. Replace SYMJEPI before the expiration date. Dispose of expired SYMJEPI properly by taking the SYMJEPI in its case to a healthcare provider or hospital emergency room.

For more information about SYMJEPI pre-filled syringe and proper use of the product, call 1-800-230-3935 or visit www.symjepi.com.

SYMJEPI is a registered trademark of Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Manufactured for Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
San Diego, CA 92130
Distributed by USWM, LLC, Louisville, KY 40241.

This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Revised: July 2021

SYMJEPI

(epinephrine injection, USP) pre-filled syringe

Instructions for Use

Pull out and Read before Use

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