Odactra: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Odactra is an allergenic extract from house dust mites (Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus). It is used to treat allergic rhinitis caused by house dust mites.

1. What effect does Odactra have?

Odactra is used to treat allergies to house dust mites. Before prescribing Odactra, the doctor will order tests to see what the patient is allergic to.
The drug works by making the body less sensitive to allergenic house dust mites. However, medicine will not work immediately to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, cough, itching, watery eyes.

2. Indications for the use of Odactra

Odactra is an extract indicated as immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis caused by house dust mites (HDM), with or without conjunctivitis, as determined by in vitro assays and assays. skin at home.
Odactra is approved for use by adults aged 18 - 65 years. However, Odactra is not indicated for immediate relief of allergy symptoms.

3. How to use Odactra

To use Odactra properly, patients need to read the instructions carefully or consult a doctor before use. If the patient has any questions that need answering, ask the doctor for guidance. The correct way to take Odactra is as follows:
Take Odactra by mouth and without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Take one tablet out of the package just before taking it, taking care that your hands are dry. Place Odactra under your tongue and let the tablet dissolve (usually within 10 seconds). Do not swallow for at least 1 minute after taking Odactra. Do not eat or drink while the Odactra tablet is dissolving in the mouth. Wash your hands after using the medicine. Using Odactra regularly will achieve optimal treatment effect. To help with better memory and adherence, take Odactra at the same time each day. In particular, notify your doctor if your condition does not improve or becomes more severe.

4. Odactra side effects and precautions

4.1. Undesirable effects Side effects that may occur when using Odactra include:
Itching of the mouth, eyes, ears or throat; Dry and burning throat; Swelling of the mouth, tongue, and lips, especially during the first few days of treatment; Nausea, mouth blisters, or changes in the taste of food; Throat spasm or swelling; Difficulty swallowing ; Shortness of breath ; Change the voice; Chest pain. When these side effects persist or become severe, the patient should be taken to a medical facility for timely treatment.
4.2. Prevention of Side Effects Before taking Odactra, tell your doctor about any allergies or medical history you have, especially asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD, angina, irregular heartbeat, mouth irritation, eosinophilic esophagitis... Before having surgery or dental procedure (such as tooth extraction), tell your doctor about all products you are taking. use (including prescription and over-the-counter medicines and herbal products). Your doctor may instruct you to stop taking Odactra shortly after your surgery or procedure. During pregnancy, Odactra should be used only when clearly needed. Patients need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Odactra with their doctor to make the right choice. It is not known whether Odactra is excreted in breast milk, so patients should consult their doctor before breast-feeding. In summary, Odactra is used to treat allergies to house dust mites. The drug works by making the body less susceptible to house dust mites. For the treatment to be effective, to limit unwanted side effects, patients should use the drug as prescribed by the doctor.

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Reference source: Webmd.com, DailyMed