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Itulatek (Betula Verrucosa) Sublingual
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Product Details
Description
Itulatek is a medication used to treat adults with moderate to severe seasonal allergies caused by pollen from birch, alder, and/or hazel and did not have relief with other medications and had a positive test of sensitization to pollen of birch, alder, or hazel.
Itulatek is available in 1 mg sublingual tablets.
Directions
Itulatek should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Your first should be given in a healthcare setting under physician supervision, and you should be observed for at least 30 minutes.
The recommended dose is to place one tablet underneath the tongue once a day. It should only take seconds for the tablet to dissolve. Do not take it with food or drinks. Avoid swallowing for about one minute and food and drinks after five minutes of taking. Be sure you wash your hands thoroughly after handling the tablet.
Let your doctor or pharmacist know if you have any questions or concerns.
Ingredients
Itulatek is made of standardized allergen extract, white birch (Betula verrucosa). Fish gelatin, mannitol, and sodium hydroxide (for pH balance) are the inactive ingredients contained in each Itulatek tablet.
Contraindications
Patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Itulatek should avoid the medication.
Patients who have had a prior severe systemic allergic reaction to birch or related tree pollen immunotherapy should avoid taking Itulatek.
Patients with unstable, severe, or uncontrolled chronic or seasonal asthma should not take Itulatek.
Patients who are taking beta-blockers should not take Itulatek.
Patients who have active oral inflammatory conditions such as oral lichen planus with ulcerations, severe fungal infections, or dental extraction should not take Itulatek.
Patients who have had eosinophilic esophagitis should not take Itulatek.
Cautions
Itulatek has the following Warnings and Precautions:
- Itulatek should only be prescribed and initiated by physicians who are adequately trained and experienced in treating respiratory allergic diseases.
- Systemic allergic reactions, including severe local allergic reactions, that may require emergency administration of epinephrine, bronchodilators, or systemic corticosteroids can occur.
- The first dose of Itulatek should be administered in the physician’s office under medical supervision. The patient must be observed for at least 30 minutes.
- Before you start taking Itulatek sublingual immunotherapy for allergies, inform your doctor of the following:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your past medical history and current health problems
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Patients may experience local swelling which can become severe over time. If this occurs, Itulatek should be stopped.
- Women who are pregnant should not take Itulatek.
- Caution should be used in patients with active systemic autoimmune disorders and in patients with immune problems or malignant neoplasia.
- Itulatek can cause eosinophilic esophagitis.
- Itulatek can cause severe reactions that can become life-threatening. These reactions include fainting, low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, runny dose, sneezing, shortness of breath, wheezing, trouble breathing, chest discomfort, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, itching, flushing, and hives. Patients who develop severe allergic reactions should seek emergency care right away. Patients with certain heart problems, including unstable angina (chest pain), recent heart attack, significant heart arrhythmias, and uncontrolled high blood pressure may be at increased risk.
- Itulatek should be temporarily discontinued in patients with oral inflammation or wounds until healed.
- Patients with unstable severe or uncontrolled asthma should not take Itulatek.
Side Effects
Common Itulatek side effects include itching of the ears, mouth, or tongue; swelling of the mouth, tongue, lips, or throat; cough; throat pain or irritation; and numbness or prickling sensation of the mouth. However, patients may experience other side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
With a valid prescription from your doctor, you can buy Itulatek sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablets online here at a competitive price.
Reference:
Itulatek. Horsholm, Denmark: ALK-Abello A/S; 2022.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13803
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