How long should you use Grastek?
GRASTEK is taken for about 12 weeks before the grass pollen season and throughout the grass pollen season. It may also be taken daily for 3 years to have a sustained effect for a fourth year, during which you do not have to take GRASTEK. GRASTEK does NOT provide immediate relief for grass allergy symptoms.
What is Grastek used for?
Grastek (Timothy grass pollen allergen extract) is an allergen extract used as immunotherapy for the treatment of grass pollen-induced allergic rhinitis with or without conjunctivitis confirmed by positive skin test or in vitro testing for pollen-specific IgE antibodies for Timothy grass or cross-reactive grass pollens ...
When do you stop Grastek?
Stop taking GRASTEK and get medical treatment right away if you or your child has any of the following symptoms after taking GRASTEK: Trouble breathing. Throat tightness or swelling. Trouble swallowing or speaking.
Is Grastek FDA approved?
FDA Approves Merck's GRASTEK® (Timothy Grass Pollen Allergen Extract) Sublingual Tablet as Immunotherapy to Treat Grass Pollen-Induced Allergic Rhinitis with or without Conjunctivitis in Children and Adults. Tablet for Sublingual Use [2800 Bioequivalent Allergy Units (BAU)]. relief of allergic symptoms.
How long should you use Ragwitek?
RAGWITEK is taken for about 12 weeks before the ragweed pollen season and throughout ragweed pollen season.
How many allergy shots do you need?
Typically shots are given one to three times a week. During the buildup phase, the allergen dose is gradually increased with each shot. The maintenance phase generally continues for three to five years or longer. You'll need maintenance shots about once a month.
What medication is best for grass allergies?
Other hay-fever treatments There are other proven remedies for a grass pollen allergy. They target the immune system's response to allergens in different ways. Over-the-counter antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) relieve symptoms by blocking histamines.
What allergy meds help with grass pollen?
There are over-the-counter and prescription pills, liquids, or nasal sprays that can help reduce or prevent grass allergy symptoms. These medicines include antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal corticosteroids. Most allergy medicines work best when you start taking them before pollen season begins.
What foods to avoid if you have allergies to grasses?
If you have a grass allergy, you may want to avoid certain fruits and vegetables that are botanically related to grass....Foods related to grass include:Peach.Melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew)Celery.Orange.Tomato.White potato.
How is Odactra administered?
Take the tablet from the blister unit after carefully removing the foil with dry hands. Place the tablet immediately under the tongue where it will dissolve within 10 seconds. Do not swallow for at least 1 minute. Wash hands after handling the tablet.
Grastek Prices
The cost for Grastek sublingual tablet (2800 BAU) is around $372 for a supply of 30, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
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