New Epinephrine Spray and Anaphylaxis Webinar
Target Audience: Pharmacist
Course Overview
Anaphylaxis can be a life-threatening allergic reaction primarily caused by histamines. It can be mild and self-limiting but can also be fatal. Epinephrine is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis. It first appeared and was administered as an auto-injector. However, there are barriers to its use, which increase the dangers of anaphylaxis. These barriers include trypanophobia, incorrect administration, and limited access to auto-injectors. These barriers can interfere with anaphylaxis treatment. The introduction of an epinephrine nasal spray may help overcome these barriers. This course also reviews the proper use and administration of an epinephrine formulation delivered as a nasal spray.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify triggers, signs, and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Compare available epinephrine products approved for use in anaphylaxis
- Recognize barriers to patient adherence with epinephrine auto-injectors
- Describe the proper use and administration of nasal epinephrine spray
Faculty
I. Introduction
II. What is Trypanophobia?
III. Symptoms of Trypanophobia
IV. Strategies for Managing Trypanophobia
V. Anaphylaxis
A. Pharaoh Menes
B. Word Origin of Anaphylaxis
C. What is Anaphylaxis?
D. Prevalence of Anaphylaxis
E. Categories of Anaphylaxis
F. Triggers for Anaphylaxis
G. Risk Factors
H. Symptoms of Anaphylaxis
I. Diagnosing Anaphylaxis
J. Treating Anaphylaxis
VI. Epinephrine
A. Adverse Effects
B. Drug Interactions
C. Routes of Administration
D. Available Epinephrine Autoinjectors
E. Administration of Epinephrine Autoinjectors
F. Access and Utilization
G. Shortage of Epinephrine Autoinjectors
VII. Nasal Epinephrine
A. Why Nasal?
B. Advantages of Nasal Administration
C. Drugs Administered Nasally
D. Nasal Epinephrine
E. Neffy Components
F. Nasal Epinephrine Administration
G. Supply and Shortage
H. Adverse Reactions
I. Drug Interactions
VIII. The Pharmacy Team: Front Line Support
A. Patient Education
B. Pharmacy Team Essentials
IX. Summary
From November 23, 2024 through November 23, 2027, participants must:
- Read the "learning objectives" and "author and planning team disclosures"
- Study the section entitled "educational activity"
- Complete the Course Test and Evaluation form. The Course Test will be graded automatically. Following successful completion of the Course Test with a score of 70% or higher, a statement of participation will be made available immediately. (No partial credit will be given.)
Credit for this course will be automatically uploaded to CPE Monitor®.
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Jennifer Salvon, RPh, and Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo and Jennifer Salvon have no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure
The information provided in this course is general in nature and it is solely designed to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant’s professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, must consult with their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization, for guidelines, protocols, and procedures they are to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures but is for academic purposes only, and this course’s limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses are constantly changing, and any person taking this course understands that such person must make an independent review of medication information prior to any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course, or course material.
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Accreditation
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