and Melmon, K.: Generation of antigen-specific suppressor cells during allergy desensitization, New England Journal of Medicine, 302, May 29, 1980, pp. ; 2007, Pak Tribune; Baby Girl Dies of Cotton Allergy; Nov. 2005. Respiratory obstruction not responding to parenteral or inhaled bronchodilators may require theophylline, oxygen, intubation and the use of life support systems. Allergenic extracts should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus.11. Do not administer in the presence of diseases characterized by bleeding diathesis. Antihistamines, H2 antagonist, bronchodilators, steroids and theophylline may be used as indicated after providing adequate epinephrine and circulatory support.4. Injections should never be given intravenously. Stock mixtures containing Short Ragweed are analyzed for Antigen E content by radial immunodiffusion using Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) references and anti-serum. 49288-0581-5, Other drugs have been shown to decrease skin test reactivity. 2. Moreover, the cotton dust to which cotton factory workers are exposed contains other components besides cotton, such as inorganic matter, bacteria, molds, and pesticide residue. Refer to STORAGE section for proper storage condition for allergenic extract. 49288-0272-1, florentina root extract 50 MG/ML Injectable Solution. Ten-fold dilution to 10-6 of a 1:10 w/v (10%) extract would be a safe starting dilution. Reid, Michael J., Lockey, Richard F., Turkeltaub M.D., Paul C., Platts-Mills, Thomas. 76-113, 1985. This dilution can be prepared by diluting 1:20 to 1:50 w/v (2% - 5%) extracts to 5-6 or 1:10 w/v (10%) extracts to 5-7 (five-fold dilutions). Long-term corticosteroid therapy modifies the skin texture and makes the interpretation of immediate skin tests more difficult.1, Theophylline. Patients extremely sensitive to a common allergen in several components of a mixture may be more likely to experience a systemic reaction than when skin tested individually for each component.9. Finally, it was shown that specific immunotherapy in patients treated with ragweed pollen extract induced a decreased late-phase reaction.1. This schedule is intended only as a guide and must be modified according to the reactivity of the individual patient. Fresh egg white extract is prepared by adding one part raw egg white to nine parts of extracting fluid (1:9 v/v). 6. 49288-0344-3, Subsequent exposure to the allergen results in a combination of allergen with IgE antibody fixed on mast cells or basophil membranes. Sterile syringe and needle must be used for each individual patient to prevent transmission of serum hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other infectious agents. 92, No. Wasserman, S.: The Mast Cell and the Inflammatory Response. 6, pp. Discontinue use of the tourniquet after hour. 1213-1219. Patient should remain under observation of a nurse, physician, or personnel trained in emergency measures for at least 20 minutes following immunotherapy injection. INTRADERMAL TESTING-SKIN ENDPOINT TITRATION: physician must proceed cautiously in the treatment of the highly sensitive patient who develops large local or systemic reactions, SERIAL DILUTION TITRATION TEST DILUTIONS APPROXIMATE ALLERGENIC EXTRACT CONCENTRATION RESULTING FROM 1:5 DILUTION, All Drug 1365-1376, 1988. Files, Presentations 8. The routes of administration for diagnostic purposes are intradermal or prick-puncture of the skin. It cannot be overemphasized that, under certain unpredictable combinations of circumstances, anaphylactic shock is always a possibility. A decreased skin test reactivity has been observed in patients undergoing specific immunotherapy with pollen extracts, grass pollen allergoids, mites, hymenoptera venoms, or in professional beekeepers who are spontaneously desensitized. Patients who have experienced a recent myocardial infarction may not be tolerant of immunotherapy. Prick-puncture testing is performed by placing a drop of extract concentrate on the skin and puncturing the skin through the drop with a small needle such as a bifurcated vaccinating needle. 49288-0154-1, 57, August 1986. Certain plants of the genus Gossypium have soft fibers that cling to the seeds. 10. J. Dis. 49288-0344-2, We anticipate reposting the images once we are able identify and filter out images that do not match the information provided in the drug labels. Get Label RSS Feed,

Refer to boxed WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and OVERDOSAGE sections for additional information on serious adverse reactions and steps to be taken, if any occur. Presence in Breast Milk, Medline Plus, Antihistamines inhibit the wheal and flare reaction. This effect may last for a few weeks. Epinephrine 1:1000 should be available.

Dilute 1:10 w/v (10%) extracts to 10-3 if using ten-fold dilutions.

& Articles, All 49288-0582-4, 49288-0285-1, Updated The diluting effect of individual components within a mixture may cause false negative reactions. Patients receiving beta-blockers may not be responsive to epinephrine or inhaled bronchodilators. 6-15, 1993. The most satisfactory sites on the back for skin testing are from the posterior axillary fold to 2.5 cm from the spinal column, and from the top of the scapula to the lower rib margins. Labels, All Index See Serial Dilutions Titration Test Dilutions chart on the next page. (current), tobacco leaf allergenic extract 100 MG/mL Injectable Solution, tobacco leaf allergenic extract 100 MG/ML Injectable Solution, Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract 0.1 GM/ML Injectable Solution, Nicotiana tabacum leaf extract 100 MG/ML Injectable Solution, orris root allergenic extract 100 MG/ML Injectable Solution, Iris germanica var. Tricyclic antidepressants exert a potent and sustained decrease of skin reactions to histamine. Possible adverse reactions include unusual swelling and/or tenderness at injection site, rhinorrhea, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, or faintness. : Skin test suppression by antihistamines and the development of subsensitivity, J. Dilutions of the allergenic extracts containing less than 50% glycerine are less stable. Small amounts of erythema and swelling at the site of injection are common. For patients demonstrating a positive prick-puncture skin test, an initial screening dilution of 1:312,500 w/v is safe. Among them, dopamine is the best-documented compound.1, Specific Immunotherapy. All source materials are inspected by Antigen Laboratories technical personnel in accordance with 21 CFR 680.1 (b) (1). may be prepared either by dilution from a more concentrated stock or by direct extraction. Antigen E content of ragweed mixtures ranges from 46-166 U/ml for Ragweed Mixture (Short/Giant/Western/Southern Ragweed), 47-239 U/ml for Short/Giant/Western Ragweed Mixture, and 106-256 U/ml for Short/Giant Ragweed Mixture. Extract (stock concentrate) is supplied in 10, 30 and 50 ml containers. 49288-0583-5. A negative control (50% glycerine for prick-puncture testing) would exclude false-positive reactions due to ingredients in diluent or patients who have dermatographism. Studies indicate allergic individuals produce immunoglobulins of the IgE class in response to exposure to allergens. Antibodies protect against diseases, but they may also provoke allergic reactions. Is Linen or Cotton Better in Hot Weather. Food allergenic extracts may be manufactured on a weight/volume (w/v) or volume/volume (v/v) basis. 84-86. When harvested and processed, they make a fine textile called cotton. The rate of increase in dosage in the early stages of treatment with highly diluted extracts is usually more rapid than the rate of increase possible with more concentrated extracts. Lower concentrations (e.g. 123-222, 1972. 5. 79-387, Chapter 4, pp. Discomfort is minimized by dividing the dose in half and administering injection at two different sites.16, 17, Antihistamines. Due to inconsistencies between the drug labels on DailyMed and the pill images provided by RxImage, we no longer display the RxImage pill images associated with drug labels. IMMUNOTHERAPY: If the first injection of the initial dilution of extract is tolerated without significant local reaction, increasing doses by 5-20% increments of that dilution may be administered. Careful attention to dosage and administration limit such reactions. A period of two or three years on immunotherapy constitutes an average minimum course of treatment. FOR ALLERGENIC EXTRACTS CONTAINING 50% V/V GLYCERINE AS PRESERVATIVE AND STABILIZER: Sodium chloride.0.95%, Sodium bicarbonate..0.24%, Glycerine50% (v/v), Water for Injectionq.s. FDA Safety Recalls, 1, Chapter 15, C.V. Mosby Co., St. Louis, Missouri, September 1988. Active allergens are described by common and scientific name on the stock concentrate container label or on last page of this circular. A positive reaction is approximately 10-15 mm erythema with 2.5 mm wheal. 1, pp. Ishizaka, K.: Control of IgE Synthesis, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practices, Vol. PubMed, Precaution is necessary when using extract mixture for skin testing. The inhibitory effect of conventional antihistamines varies from 1 day up to 10 days, according to the drug and patients sensitivity. Physicians undertaking immunotherapy should be concerned with patients degree of sensitivity. Confirmation is determined by skin testing. Biochemical Data Summary. Long, W.F., Taylor, R.J., Wagner, C.J., et al. 1, Chap. Subcutaneous injection is the recommended route. (1) Start testing with the most dilute allergenic extract concentration. Child., pp. 16. Some of these may be allergenic, according to "Environmental Health Perspectives.". For interpretation of skin reactions, refer to chart below. Some people are allergic to cotton plant tissues. This product should not be injected intravenously. 49288-0582-5, Allergenic extracts are highly potent to sensitive individuals and OVERDOSE could result in anaphylactic symptoms. Alternatively, some people who think that they are allergic to cotton may actually react to dyes applied to cotton textiles. A cotton allergy may also express itself in respiratory problems, such as asthma and rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes. In some cases, they have a true cotton allergy. is this? 49288-0285-2, Boxed Warnings, These drugs should be administered even though a beta-blocker may have been taken. Strongly positive skin tests may be risk factors for systemic reactions. Copy the URL below and paste it into your RSS Reader application. Clinical Trials, Epinephrine or beta-adrenergic drugs (Alupent) may be ineffective. Intracutaneously inject 0.01 to 0.02 ml of the test allergen to form a 4 mm diameter superficial skin wheal. Symptoms of progressive anaphylaxis include airway obstruction and/or vascular collapse. Patient must be instructed to report any adverse reactions that occur within 24 hours after injection. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with allergenic extracts. Annals of Allergy, Vol. Report Adverse Fresh egg white extract is available at 1:9 v/v extraction ratio. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. 1:50, 1:33, etc.) Oxygen should be given by mask if indicated. Detergents used to wash cotton fabrics may also contain allergens. 49288-0403-3, 133-138. 15. 49288-0272-2, Some juicy or liquid foods are available at 1:1 volume/volume (v/v) extraction ratio. These fibers grow on cotton seeds inside the cotton boll, or the fruit of the cotton plant. 49288-0272-4, 7. (See Serial Dilution Titration Test Dilutions chart below.) Seebohm, P.M., et al: Panel on Review of Allergenic Extracts, Final Report, Food and Drug Administration, March 13, 1981, pp 9-48. Sterile solutions, vials, syringes, etc.

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Long acting antihistamines (e.g., astemizole) may inhibit the wheal and flare for up to forty days.1, 2, Imipramines, phenothiazines, and tranquilizers. Size of reactions are quantitated based on size of wheal and erythema. Survey of Fatalities from Skin Testing and Immunotherapy 1985-1989, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Vol. After administration of epinephrine, profound shock and vasomotor collapse should be treated with intravenous fluids and possibly vasoactive drugs. Large, persistent local reactions or minor exacerbations of the patients allergic symptoms may be treated by local cold applications and/or use of oral antihistamines. Monitor airways for obstruction. Inhaled beta2 agonists in the usual doses used for the treatment of asthma do not usually inhibit allergen-induced skin tests. Refer to container label for actual Antigen E content. Children can receive the same dose as adults. Smaller, less conclusive reactions may be considered positive in conjunction with a definitive history of symptoms on exposure to the allergen. Refer to WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS and ADVERSE REACTIONS sections for signs and symptoms of an overdose. 49288-0285-5, Some people are allergic to cotton fibers. 49288-0272-5, 6, p. 511, December 1980. Allergenic extracts have been used routinely in children, and no special safety problems or specific hazards have been found. This initial dilution can be prepared by diluting 1:20 to 1:50 w/v (2%-5%) extracts five-fold to 5-4 or 1:10 w/v (10%) extracts to 5-5. 58, pp. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/labelrss.cfm?setid=d71013ab-718c-4cb0-ae1a-31fdd6db8851, https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/rss.cfm. Some people experience allergic reactions when they wear cotton clothing or when they sleep on cotton pillowcases. Therefore, it is imperative that physicians administering allergenic extracts understand and prepare for treatment of severe reactions. An endpoint dose of 0.15 ml is a safe initial dose to be followed by escalation to the optimal maximum tolerated dose for each individual. 19, pp 419-436, 1988. See the WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and OVERDOSAGE sections. (2) A volume of 0.02-0.05 ml should be injected slowly into the superficial skin layers making a small bleb (superficial wheal). 49288-0581-2, 49288-0403-1, Holgate, S.T., Robinson, C., Church, Mike: Mediators of Immediate Hypersensitivity, Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol.

The epinephrine HCL 1:1000 dose for infants to 2 years is 0.05 to 0.1 ml; for children 2 to 6 years it is 0.15 ml; for children 6 to 12 years it is 0.2 ml. INTRADERMAL TESTING-SKIN ENDPOINT TITRATION: The allergenic extracts to which the patient is sensitive, the patients degree of sensitivity and the dose of allergen to be used in immunotherapy can be determined through the use of intracutaneous skin tests involving progressive five-fold dilutions of allergenic extracts. Matthews, K., et al: Rhinitis, Asthma and Other Allergic Diseases. this version. 13. 49288-0154-4, 49288-0154-5, Subcutaneous injections of increasing doses of allergenic extract into patients with allergic disease have been shown to result in both humoral and cellular changes including the production of allergen-specific IgG antibodies, the suppression of histamine release from target cells, decrease in circulating levels of antigen specific IgE antibody over long periods of time and suppression of peripheral blood T-lymphocyte cell responses to antigen.10, 14, 15. Repeat dose in 5-10 minutes if necessary. The route of administration for immunotherapy is subcutaneous. The dermatitis may be atopic, which means that it can occur on parts of the body not in direct contact with the allergen. 417-425, June 1979. RxNorm, Reactions should not be considered significant unless they persist for at least 24 hours or exceed 50 mm in diameter. The expiration date of the allergenic extracts is listed on the container label. 49288-0343-3, 49288-0583-2, A Web Experience brought to you by LEAFtv, "Environmental Health Perspectives"; Immunologic Responses to; John Salvaggio; Apr. Allergy Clin. DailyMed will deliver this notification to your desktop, Web browser, or e-mail depending on the RSS Reader you select to use. Ophthalmic beta-blockers: Betaxolol, Levobunolol, Timolol, Timoptic. The usual duration of treatment has not been established. Parenteral fluid and/or plasma expanders may be utilized for treatment of shock. 49288-0344-5, 49288-0582-1, Patients switching from other types of extracts to Antigen Laboratories allergenic extracts should be started as if they were undergoing treatment for the first time. If loss of potency is suspected, potency can be checked using side by side skin testing with freshly prepared dilutions of equal concentration on individuals with known sensitivity to the allergen. It appears that theophylline need not be stopped prior to skin testing.1, Beta-Blockers. I and II, pp 135-163, 1988. 49288-0581-1, 49288-0343-2, must be used. 9-20. 49288-0582-2, Extracts in 5 ml dropper bottles are available for prick-puncture testing. 49288-0583-4, Allergenic extract is used for diagnostic testing and for the treatment (immunotherapy) of patients whose histories indicate that upon natural exposure to the allergen, they experience allergic symptoms. Adverse reactions to allergenic extracts are usually apparent within 20-30 minutes following injection of immunotherapy. Citations, Report Adverse 9. : Inhalant Allergy Immunotherapy with Standardized and Nonstandardized Allergenic Extracts, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Instructional Courses, Vol. Loosen tourniquet briefly at 5 minute intervals to prevent circulatory impairment. This cross-linking results in stimulation of mast cell which leads to release and generation of pharmacologically active substances that produce immediate hypersensitivity reaction.3, The mode of action of immunotherapy with allergenic extracts is still under investigation. Withdraw plunger slightly after inserting needle to determine if a blood vessel has been entered. Cromolyn inhaled or injected prior to skin tests with allergens or degranulating agents does not alter skin whealing response.1, Other drugs. Immunotherapy must be given under physicians supervision. Bousquet, Jean: In vivo methods for study of allergy: Skin tests Third Edition, Allergy Principles and Practice, C.V. Mosby Co., Vol. Extract should be temporarily withheld or dosage reduced in case of any of the following conditions: 1) flu or other infection with fever; 2) exposure to excessive amounts of allergen prior to injection; 3) rhinitis and/or asthma exhibiting severe symptoms; 4) adverse reaction to previous injection until cause of reaction has been evaluated by physician supervising patients immunotherapy program. This extract is not directly interchangeable with other allergenic extracts. florentina root allergenic extract 0.05 GM/ML Injectable Solution, Iris germanica var. The initial dilution of allergenic extract, starting dose, and progression of dosage must be carefully determined on the basis of the patients history and results of skin tests. Sensitive patients may experience severe anaphylactic reactions resulting in respiratory obstruction, shock, coma and/or death. Store all stock concentrates and dilutions at 2-8 C. Keep at this temperature during office use. 49288-0343-4, SINGLE DILUTION INTRADERMAL TESTING: The surface of the upper and lower arm is the usual location for skin testing. 49288-0272-3, Extreme caution is necessary when using diagnostic skin tests or injection treatment in highly sensitive patients who have experienced severe symptoms or anaphylaxis by natural exposure, or during previous skin testing or treatment. 49288-0154-3, The endpoint dilution is used as a starting dose concentration for immunotherapy. HEW, NIH Publication No.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Long term studies in animals have not been conducted with allergenic extract to determine their potential for carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or impairment of fertility. If you no longer wish to have this DailyMed RSS service, simply delete the copied URL from your RSS Reader. This maintenance dose may be continued at regular intervals perennially. Stevens, E.: Cutaneous Tests, Regulatory Control and Standardization of Allergenic Extracts, First International Paul-Ehrlich Seminar, May 20-22, 1979, Frankfurt, Germany, pp. View Labeling Archives, Patients should be observed for at least 20 minutes following allergenic extract injections.

If you are a consumer or patient please visit However, some allergic reactions in cotton factory workers are not caused by the cotton fibers themselves, but by allergens added to the fibers while the cotton is being processed. Stock concentrates are available in concentrations of 2-10% or weight/volume (w/v) of 1:50, 1:33, 1:20 or 1:10. I, Chap. For patients demonstrating a negative or weakly reactive prick-puncture skin test, an initial screening dilution of 1:12,500 w/v is safe. Short-term (less than 1 week) administration of corticosteroids at the therapeutic doses used in asthmatic patients does not modify the cutaneous reactivity to histamine, compound 48/80, or allergen. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when allergenic extracts are administered to a nursing woman. A 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle on a sterile syringe will allow deep subcutaneous injection. In such cases dosage should be reduced to the last level not causing reaction and maintained for two or three treatments before cautiously increasing. A 5/8 inch, 25 gauge needle on a sterile syringe allows deep subcutaneous injection. Children with nephrotic syndrome probably should not receive injections due to immunization causing exacerbation of nephrotic disease. However, oral terbutaline and parenteral ephedrine were shown to decrease the allergen-induced wheal.1, Cromolyn. IN THESE CASES THE POTENCY FOR SKIN TESTS AND THE ESCALATION OF THE TREATMENT DOSE MUST BE ADJUSTED TO THE PATIENTS SENSITIVITY AND TOLERANCE. ), More about getting RSS News & Updates from DailyMed, 2 Some allergenic extracts naturally precipitate. If after 20 minutes no skin reaction is observed, continue testing using increasing increments of the concentration until a reaction of 5-10 mm wheal and 11-30 mm erythema is obtained, or a concentration of 5-2 or 10-1 has been tested. 49288-0583-1, The more sensitive the patient the higher the probability that he/she will have symptoms related to the exposure of the offending allergen. Individuals with autoimmune disease may be at risk of exacerbating symptoms of the underlying disease, possibly due to routine immunization. Adverse reactions include, but are not limited to urticaria; itching; edema of extremities; respiratory wheezing or asthma; dyspnea; cyanosis; tachycardia; lacrimation; marked perspiration; flushing of face, neck or upper chest; mild persistent clearing of throat; hacking cough or persistent sneezing.

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