Neffy would now be the first emergency epinephrine product to reach the market in more than 35 years.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Neffy, a nasal spray alternative to the EpiPen, which is used to treat severe allergies. According to experts, this new device would offer adults and children a needle-free option to help stop the onset of anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop quickly and requires immediate treatment with adrenaline injected into the outer muscle of the mid-thigh. Without treatment, anaphylaxis can be fatal because it quickly leads to respiratory collapse.
Neffy would now be the first emergency epinephrine product to reach the market in more than 35 years.
According to experts, five clinical trial studies were conducted to test the effects of Neffy versus the self-injectable form of epinephrine and found that a two-milligram nasal spray would be just as effective in treating anaphylaxis in adults and children weighing 66 pounds (30 kg) or more.
How does Neffy work??
According to studies, experts say Neffy is a nasal spray that can help children and adults diagnosed with life-threatening allergies to foods, insect stings, medications or other allergens from experiencing anaphylaxis. Currently, at least 53 percent of adults with food allergies are prescribed an EpiPen, and 36 percent believe the auto-injector causes life-threatening effects.
According to experts, Neffy could be an ideal alternative for those who find it unnecessary or bothersome to carry an EpiPen. In addition, it will be cheaper and easier to obtain.
Doctors say Neffy is a single-use nasal spray that can be used for a shelf life of almost 30 months. If you are experiencing a possible anaphylactic reaction or are helping someone else who is, administer a single dose (2 milligrams) into one nostril. If symptoms do not disappear within five minutes, use a second dose of Neffy into the same nostril.
What are the possible side effects of Neffy?
Doctors say some common possible side effects of Neffy may include:
- Increased heart rate
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Nasal discomfort
- Stomachache
- Nasal congestion
- Electric shock
- Chest tightness
- Diarrhea
What happens during anaphylaxis??
When you are allergic to something, your immune system overreacts by releasing chemicals such as histamine, which causes inflammation and swelling, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing. An anaphylactic reaction can also affect several areas of the body at once.
Since anaphylaxis occurs suddenly and rapidly, there may be no warning period, but there may be mild signs, such as hives or flushing of the skin. If anaphylactic shock occurs, blood pressure will drop dangerously, bronchial tissues will swell, leading to extreme wheezing, shortness of breath, cardiac arrest, and even loss of consciousness in some cases. Anaphylactic shock requires immediate treatment to save the person’s life.
What foods can cause anaphylaxis??
Some popular foods and drinks that can cause severe anaphylactic reactions include:
- Cow’s milk
- Eggs
- Seafood
- Misery
- Wheat
- Nuts
- Soy
- Fungus
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