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Grastek
timothy grass pollen allergen extract
Black Box Warnings .
Severe Hypersensitivity Rxn
life-threatening rxns incl. anaphylaxis and severe laryngopharyngeal restriction may occur; do not give to pts w/ severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma; tx may not be suitable for pts w/ underlying medical conditions that may decr. ability to survive serious hypersens. rxns; observe pts for s/sx hypersensitivity rxn for at least 30min after 1st dose; prescribe epinephrine and instruct pts or parents/guardians on appropriate use and to seek immed. medical care upon use; allergen immunotherapy may not be suitable for pts potentially unresponsive to epinephrine or inhaled bronchodilators, such as pts taking beta-blockers
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: SL TAB: 2800 BAU
allergic rhinitis, grass pollen-induced
- [seasonal tx, 18-65 yo]
- Dose: 1 tab SL qd until end of pollen season; Start: at least 12wk before pollen season
- [maintenance tx, 18-65 yo]
- Dose: 1 tab SL qd x3y; Info: provides sustained effectiveness for 1 pollen season after tx D/C
renal dosing
- [not defined]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic dosing
- [not defined]
Peds Dosing .
- Dosage forms: SL TAB: 2800 BAU
allergic rhinitis, grass pollen-induced
- [seasonal tx, 5 yo and older]
- Dose: 1 tab SL qd until end of pollen season; Start: at least 12wk before pollen season
- [maintenance tx, 5 yo and older]
- Dose: 1 tab SL qd x3y; Info: provides sustained effectiveness for 1 pollen season after tx D/C
renal dosing
- [not defined]
- renal impairment: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
hepatic dosing
- [not defined]