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Oralair
ORALAIR®
(Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass Mixed
Pollens Allergen Extract) Sublingual Tablet
WARNING
SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS
- ORALAIR can cause life-threatening allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis and severe laryngopharyngeal restriction (See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
- Do not administer ORALAIR to patients with severe, unstable or uncontrolled asthma (See CONTRAINDICATIONS).
- Observe patients in the office for at least 30 minutes following the initial dose (See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
- Prescribe auto-injectable epinephrine, instruct and train patients on its appropriate use, and instruct patients to seek immediate medical care upon its use (See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
- ORALAIR may not be suitable for patients with certain underlying medical conditions that may reduce their ability to survive a serious allergic reaction (See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
- ORALAIR may not be suitable for patients who may be unresponsive to epinephrine or inhaled bronchodilators, such as those taking beta-blockers (See WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
DRUG DESCRIPTION
ORALAIR (Sweet Vernal, Orchard, Perennial Rye, Timothy, and Kentucky Blue Grass Mixed Pollens Allergen Extract) is a mixed allergen extract of the following five pollens: Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum L), Orchard (Dactylis glomerata L), Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne L), Timothy (Phleum pratense L), and Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis L).
ORALAIR is available as a sublingual tablet in the following strengths:
- 100 IR (equivalent to approximately 3000 BAU (bioequivalent allergy units)
- 300 IR (equivalent to approximately 9000 BAU
Inactive ingredients: mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate and lactose monohydrate.
Last reviewed on RxList: 4/15/2014
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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