House dust mite allergen extract
Generic name: house dust mite allergen extract
Brand name: Odactra
Dosage form: sublingual tablet (12 SQ-HDM)
Drug class:Allergenics
What is house dust mite allergen extract?
house dust mite allergen extract contains allergen extract from common household dust mites. Dust mite allergies can trigger breathing problems or skin reactions.
House dust mite allergen extract is used to help your body develop an immunity to dust mites, and reduce symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and eye redness. This medicine is for use in adults up to age 65.
House dust mite allergen extract may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have uncontrolled asthma, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to an allergen or pollen extract medicine, or an allergic reaction that affected your esophagus.
You may not be able to use house dust mite allergen extract if you have breathing problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure, or if you use certain medicines.
House dust mite allergen extract may cause a severe allergic reaction. Your doctor will give you the first dose and watch you closely to make sure you do not have a reaction.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use house dust mite allergen extract if you've had an allergic reaction to similar allergen or pollen extract medicines, or if:
you have severe or uncontrolled asthma;
you have had an allergic reaction that affected your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach) and caused heartburn or trouble swallowing; or
you are younger than 18 years or older than 65 years.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
mouth sores, swollen gums, or other wounds or irritations inside your mouth;
breathing problems;
heart disease;
uncontrolled high blood pressure;
if you take an antidepressant or migraine headache medicine; or
if you take medicine to treat heart problems, high blood pressure, or a prostate disorder.
It is not known whether house dust mite allergen extract will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take house dust mite allergen extract?
Your doctor...
