Alutard SQ Huonepölypunkit
Alutard SQ is a medicine used to treat allergic diseases by helping your body gradually tolerate the allergen you are allergic to.
Form
injektioneste, suspensio
Active Ingredient
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
Manufacturer
ALK-Abello A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The highest recommended maintenance dose is 100,000 SQ-U (1 ml from bottle 4, red); the dose is adjusted individually.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection under the skin, usually into the arm. It is always given by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum dose administered on a single day (per injection) is 100,000 SQ-U.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swelling, hives, discoloration, lumps, pain, bruising, hardening, inflammation, rash, warmth, pimples, redness, and/or itching at the injection site.
- •Dizziness
- •Eye inflammation
- •Wheezing, asthma symptoms, shortness of breath, chest tightness, cough, or sneezing.
- •Throat irritation or feeling of a foreign body in the throat.
- •Itchy, uncomfortable, stuffy, or runny nose.
- •Stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, or heartburn.
- •Hives, itching, rash, red skin, eczema, flushing, or itchy ears.
- •General discomfort, fatigue, chills, or feeling hot.
RARE
- •Swollen eyelids
- •Facial swelling
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have poor lung function, severe asthma that has worsened in the last 3 months, an active autoimmune disease, a disease affecting your immune system, or cancer.
- Do not take if you have a fever, infection, or recent allergy symptoms (like hay fever, asthma, or rash) within the last 3-4 days.
- On the day of injection, avoid heavy physical activity, sauna, hot baths, and alcohol.
- Stay at the clinic for at least 30 minutes after each injection to monitor for possible allergic reactions.
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- Seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as rapid swelling of the face, mouth, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hives, voice changes, worsening asthma, nausea, stomach pain, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, or a strong feeling of discomfort.
- Do not start Alutard SQ treatment during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while on treatment, discuss the risks of continuing with your doctor.