Patients receiving beta blockers may not be responsive to beta adrenergic drugs used to treat anaphylaxis. Temporary postponement of treatment on skin testing day may be considered.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Brand names: Standardized Mite Dermatophagoides Farinae, Standardized Mite Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus, Standardized Mite Mix Dermatophagoides Farinae And Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus
Standardized Insect Allergenic Extract
Route: Intradermal, Percutaneous, Subcutaneous
FDA Black Box Warning
WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS Do not inject intravenously. (2.2) Allergenic extracts may potentially elicit a severe life-threatening systemic reaction, rarely resulting in death. (5.1) This allergenic product is intended for use only by physicians who are experienced in the administration of allergenic extracts and the emergency care of anaphylaxis, or for use under the guidance of an allergy specialist. (5.1) The initial dose must be based on skin test. (2.1) Observe patients in the office for at least 30 minutes following treatment. Emergency measures and personnel trained in their use must be available immediately in the event of life threatening reaction. (5.1) Immunotherapy may not be suitable for patients with medical conditions that reduce their ability to survive a systemic reaction, including significant cardiovascular and/or pulmonary diseases. Patients who are receiving beta blockers may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat systemic reactions, including anaphylaxis. (5.2) WARNING: ANAPHYLAXIS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Do not inject intravenously (2.2) Allergenic extracts may cause severe life-threatening systemic reactions, including the rare occurrence of anaphylaxis or death (5.1) Intended for use only by experts experienced in administering allergic extracts and trained to provide emergency treatment (5.1) Initial dose must be based on skin test (2.1) Observe patients in the office for at least 30 minutes following treatment. Emergency measures and personnel trained in their use must be available immediately in the event of life threatening reaction (5.1) Immunotherapy may not be suitable for patients with medical conditions that reduce their ability to survive a systemic reaction (5)
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None (4)
8 interactions on record
Patients receiving beta blockers may not be responsive to beta adrenergic drugs used to treat anaphylaxis. Temporary postponement of treatment on skin testing day may be considered.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Antihistamine that suppresses histamine skin test reactions. Requires 30-60 days interval between allergenic extract exposure and use.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
First-generation H1-histamine receptor blocker that suppresses histamine skin test reactions and could mask positive response. Avoid skin testing within 2-3 days of use.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Topical corticosteroids suppress skin reactivity and should be discontinued at skin test site for at least 2-3 weeks before testing.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
First-generation H1-histamine receptor blocker that suppresses histamine skin test reactions and could mask positive response. Avoid skin testing within 2-3 days of use.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Second-generation antihistamine that suppresses histamine skin test reactions and could mask positive response. Avoid skin testing within 3-10 days of use.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Second-generation antihistamine that suppresses histamine skin test reactions and could mask positive response. Avoid skin testing within 3-10 days of use.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae
Topical local anesthetics suppress flare responses and should be avoided at skin test sites.
Source: NLP:dermatophagoides farinae