The medicine that stops anaphylaxis fast is epinephrine which is also called adrenaline.
Epinephrine works to stop anaphylaxis by opening the airways by relaxing the muscles in the lungs to help you breathe and it also raises your blood pressure and narrows the blood vessels to stop dangerous drops in your blood pressure.
Epinephrine also reduces swelling in the throat, lips and tongue and it acts in minutes when injected into the large muscle of the outer thigh.
You should always use the auto-injector of epinephrine at the first sign of severe symptoms of anaphylaxis and avoid antihistamines first as they take too long to work and do not treat breathing problems and low blood pressure.
And you should call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately after using an auto-injector and if symptoms don't improve after 5 to 15 minutes, use a second injector if you have one.
The four stages of anaphylaxis are Mild anaphylaxis, Moderate anaphylaxis, Severe anaphylaxis and life threatening anaphylaxis.
Mild anaphylaxis is stage 1 anaphylaxis and includes the early warning signs of anaphylaxis which include:
Skin reactions, which include localized redness, itching, flushed skin, or early hives also known as (urticaria).
Mucosal signs, which include a mild tingling sensation in or around your mouth and throat.
And status, which may resemble a basic, non severe allergic reaction, which makes it easy to miss.
Moderate anaphylaxis, which is stage 2 anaphylaxis (Systemic Progression), involves spreading symptoms like hives and rashes that spread more widely across your body.
And swelling, which includes mild swelling that begins in your lips, tongue, eyes or soft palate.
And digestive involvement which includes the onset of abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea as multiple body systems react.
Severe anaphylaxis which is also (Anaphylactic Shock) causes respiratory distress, which includes significant difficulty breathing, wheezing, throat tightness or even coughing.
Cardiovascular impact, which includes a weak, rapid pulse, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
And status, in which the body enters a state of anaphylactic shock where your blood pressure drops dangerously low, depriving your vital organs of blood flow.
And stage 4 anaphylaxis which is life threatening anaphylaxis, which is also a critical emergency.
In stage 4 anaphylaxis, it leads to cardiorespiratory arrest, where breathing may stop completely, also known as respiratory arrest and blood circulation can also fail, which is also known as a circulatory arrest/heart attack0.
Unconsciousness, in which you lose consciousness and experience profound oxygen deprivation to the brain and vital organs.
In stage 4 anaphylaxis, it's a fatal medical emergency that requires immediate administration of epinephrine and emergency intervention.
If you or someone else experiences signs of stage 3 or stage 4 anaphylaxis, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately and if you have one use an auto-injector (epinephrine).