Note: This document contains side effect information about house dust mite allergen extract. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Odactra.
Applies to house dust mite allergen extract: sublingual tablet.
You should not use this medicine if you have uncontrolled asthma, or if you have a history of allergic reaction to an allergen or pollen extract medicine, or an allergic reaction that affected your esophagus.
You may not be able to use house dust mite allergen extract if you have breathing problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure, or if you use certain medicines.
House dust mite allergen extract may cause a severe allergic reaction. Your doctor will give you the first dose and watch you closely to make sure you do not have a reaction.
House dust mite allergen extract may cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking the medicine and Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking house dust mite allergen extract (the active ingredient contained in Odactra)
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severe dizziness or a light-headed feeling (like you might pass out);
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fast heart rate;
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stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea;
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hives, itching, flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
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cough, chest tightness, wheezing, trouble breathing; or
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swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
If you stop taking house dust mite allergen extract after having an allergic reaction, do not start taking the medicine again without your doctor's advice.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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severe mouth or throat irritation;
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breathing problems; or
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choking feeling, chest pain, trouble swallowing.
Common side effects may include:
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pain, swelling, itching or sores in your mouth or on your tongue;
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throat irritation;
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altered sense of taste;
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cough, sore throat, sinus pain;
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nausea; or
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itching in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you take Odactra?
