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Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 24, 2022.
Use of Sweet Vernal/Orchard/Rye/Timothy/Kentucky Blue Grass mixed pollen allergen extract may lead to life-threatening allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and severe laryngopharyngeal edema. Do not use in patients with severe asthma that is unstable or uncontrolled. Monitor patients for at least 30 minutes after administration of the initial dose. Prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine and instruct on its use, including when to seek immediate medical care. Sweet Vernal/Orchard/Rye/Timothy/Kentucky Blue Grass mixed pollen allergen extract may not be appropriate for patients whose medical conditions decrease their ability to survive a serious allergic reaction or for patients who are unresponsive to epinephrine or inhaled bronchodilators, eg, when receiving beta-blocker therapy .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Oralair
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Immunological Agent
Uses for sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract
Oralair® is used as an immunotherapy to treat symptoms of grass pollen allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis (eg, sneezing, itchy, runny or stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes). This is confirmed by a positive skin test that is caused by the five grass species (sweet vernal, orchard, perennial rye, timothy, and Kentucky blue grass). Sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract is a mixed allergen extract.
Sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sweet vernal/orchard/perennial rye/timothy/kentucky blue grass mixed pollen allergen extract or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Oralair® in children 5 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 5 years of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Oralair® in the elderly. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in elderly patients older than 65 years of age.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during ..
