on, unstable angina, recent MI, significant arrhythmia, uncontrolled HTN). Upper airway compromise: consider discontinuing if persistent adverse reactions in the mouth or throat develops. Withhold therapy in acute asthma exacerbation; consider discontinuing if recurrent. Interrupt therapy for oral inflammation or wounds to allow complete healing. Elderly (>65yrs). Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
ODACTRA Classification:
Allergen extract.
ODACTRA Interactions:
Concomitant other allergen immunotherapy: not studied; may increase risk of local or systemic adverse reactions. Avoid concomitant drugs that can potentiate or inhibit effects of epinephrine (eg, beta-adrenergic blockers, alpha-adrenergic blockers, ergot alkaloids, TCAs, levothyroxine, MAOIs, chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, [cardiac glycosides, diuretics; monitor for arrhythmias]).
Adverse Reactions:
Throat irritation/tickle, mouth or ear itching, swelling (uvula/back of mouth, lips, tongue, throat), nausea, tongue pain, tongue or mouth ulcer/sore, stomach pain, taste alteration; eosinophilic esophagitis (discontinue if occurs).
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Blisters—30
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