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HGP – Kaléo Announces ALLERJECT® Auto-Injector Will Be Available for Canadians at Risk for Anaphylaxis
ALLERJECT provides the life-threatening allergy community with an alternative epinephrine auto- injector option with innovative features
RICHMOND, VA (May 12, 2020) – Kaléo, a privately held U.S. pharmaceutical company, today announced that ALLERJECT® (epinephrine injection, USP), will be widely available in pharmacies across Canada beginning May 19, 2020. People interested in obtaining ALLERJECT should speak to their healthcare provider and are encouraged to check with their local pharmacy for additional availability details.
ALLERJECT is a portable epinephrine auto-injector with an innovative voice instruction system that helps guide patients and caregivers step-by-step through the injection process and has a retractable needle system. ALLERJECT is available in a 0.15 mg dose (for patients who weigh 15 to 30 kg (33 lbs to 66 lbs)) and a 0.3 mg dose (for patients who weigh 30 kg or more (66 lbs or more)).
“The importance of being prepared for a life-threatening allergic reaction, including recognizing the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and knowing how to administer epinephrine, cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Susan Waserman, Professor of Medicine, and Director, Division of Clinical Immunology & Allergy at McMaster University. “In a situation in which delayed epinephrine administration could be the difference between life and death, ALLERJECT’s voice instruction system can help guide even untrained users through a successful injection.”
ALLERJECT is indicated for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and is intended for people who are at risk and for people with a history of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis is the term for a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that some people have to foods (like peanuts and shellfish), insect stings, certain medicines, latex, or other allergens.
These reactions can also be triggered by exercise or even by unknown causes. A severe allergic reaction occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen (an allergy-causing substance). When the allergen enters the body it triggers the release of chemicals that can lead to life-threatening symptoms.2
“Over the last two years, we have been strongly advocating to have a minimum of two suppliers of epinephrine auto-injectors available for the over 2 million Canadians impacted by food allergy,” said Jennifer Gerdts, executive director of Food Allergy Canada. “Everyone should always be able to access life-saving medication. With the availability of ALLERJECT, Canadian families now have a different option for an epinephrine auto-injector, providing them with choice that comes from no longer being vulnerable in a single-source market. It’s a significant step for the food allergy community.”
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