{"id":4547,"date":"2020-11-25T11:39:46","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T11:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4547"},"modified":"2022-12-30T14:31:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-30T14:31:08","slug":"acarizax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/acarizax\/","title":{"rendered":"ACARIZAX Uses, Dosage And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>12 SQ-HDM lyophilised&nbsp;tablet<br>Standardized allergenic extract from house dust mites (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Acarizax Is And What Is it Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acarizax contains allergenic extracts from house dust mites.\u00a0The drug is in the form of lyophilized tablets, like regular tablets but much softer.\u00a0The tablets are absorbed into the body by placing them under the tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acarizax is used to treat allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal&nbsp;mucosa&nbsp;) in adults and adolescents (12-65 years) and allergic&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;caused by house dust mites in adults (18-65 years).&nbsp;Acarizax increases the immune system&#8217;s tolerance to (your body&#8217;s ability to handle) house dust mites.&nbsp;It may take 8 to 14 weeks before you notice any improvement in treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will investigate your allergic symptoms and perform a\u00a0skin prick and blood tests to determine if you should be treated with Acarizax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first\u00a0dose\u00a0of Acarizax should be taken at the doctor&#8217;s office.\u00a0You should stay at the reception for at least half an hour after the first tablet.\u00a0It is a precautionary measure to assess your sensitivity to treatment.\u00a0It also allows you to discuss any\u00a0side effects\u00a0with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acarizax is prescribed by a doctor who has experience treating allergic diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before You Take Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Acarizax:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have poor lung function (according to a doctor&#8217;s assessment).<\/li><li>If you have had severe asthma worsening within the last three months (according to a doctor&#8217;s assessment).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0asthma\u00a0and an ongoing respiratory infection, such as a common cold, sore throat, or\u00a0pneumonia, the day you should take the first\u00a0dose of\u00a0one of Acarizax.\u00a0Your doctor will postpone the start of treatment until you are better.<\/li><li>If you have a disease that affects the immune system, take drugs that suppress the immune system or have cancer.<\/li><li>If you have recently extracted a tooth, undergone other surgical procedures in the oral cavity, or have sores or\u00a0infections\u00a0in your mouth.\u00a0Your doctor may recommend that the start of treatment is postponed or that the treatment be stopped until the mouth has healed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Acarizax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are being treated for depression with\u00a0tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (\u00a0MAOIs\u00a0), or for\u00a0Parkinson&#8217;s disease\u00a0with COMT inhibitors.<\/li><li>If you have previously had a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0in connection with the\u00a0injection\u00a0of allergenic extracts from house dust mites.<\/li><li>If you are allergic to fish.\u00a0Acarizax may contain traces of fish protein.\u00a0Available data do not indicate an increased risk of allergic reactions in patients with fish allergies.<\/li><li>If you experience severe allergic symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing or breathing, voice changes, low\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0or the feeling of a lump in your throat.\u00a0Discontinue treatment and contact a physician immediately.<\/li><li>If your asthma symptoms become noticeably worse than normal.\u00a0Discontinue treatment and contact a physician immediately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have\u00a0asthma, you should continue to use your usual asthma medication when starting treatment with Acarizax.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you how to reduce your asthma treatment gradually. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience persistent heartburn or difficulty swallowing, consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect mild to moderate local allergic reactions during treatment.\u00a0If these are severe, you should talk to your doctor to see if you need anti-allergic medicine, such as\u00a0an antihistamine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the nasal&nbsp;mucosa&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acarizax treats allergic\u00a0rhinitis\u00a0in adolescents (12-17 years).\u00a0Acarizax is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic asthma:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acarizax is not indicated for treating allergic\u00a0asthma\u00a0in children under 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.\u00a0If you are taking other medicines for your allergic symptoms, such as\u00a0antihistamines, bronchodilators, or\u00a0steroids, tell your doctor so that you can get advice on how to use them when taking Acarizax.\u00a0If you stop taking these medicines for your allergic symptoms, you may experience more\u00a0side effects\u00a0from Acarizax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acarizax With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not eat or drink for five minutes after taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is currently no experience with treatment with Acarizax during pregnancy.&nbsp;Acarizax treatment should not be initiated during pregnancy.&nbsp;If you become pregnant during treatment, consult your doctor if further treatment is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is currently no experience with treatment with Acarizax during breastfeeding.\u00a0However, no effects are expected on breastfed infants.\u00a0Talk to your doctor about continuing treatment with Acarizax while breastfeeding your baby.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Acarizax has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;However, you can only determine if you feel that you are being affected, so read all the information in this leaflet, especially section 4 &#8220;Possible side effects&#8221; and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Acarizax uses<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is one freeze-dried tablet daily.\u00a0Your doctor will tell you how long to take Acarizax.<\/li><li><strong>Use for adults\u00a0and adolescents.<\/strong><ul><li>Make sure your hands are dry before handling the medicine.\u00a0Take medicine as follows:<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product;jsessionid=jOr_I7SWfzdKm-SlZW_Tjrl5a-S0JboM6jTqu7A_reV8gI4b_933!-2126040636?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141105000084#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/97f2cfed-8e35-4bb9-ab0a-9fe879011975\" alt=\"Picture 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Tear off the tab marked with triangles on top of the package.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product;jsessionid=jOr_I7SWfzdKm-SlZW_Tjrl5a-S0JboM6jTqu7A_reV8gI4b_933!-2126040636?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141105000084#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/0bde95d6-d76c-497f-8283-8a8159d5bad8\" alt=\"Picture 2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Tear off a box from the package along the perforated lines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product;jsessionid=jOr_I7SWfzdKm-SlZW_Tjrl5a-S0JboM6jTqu7A_reV8gI4b_933!-2126040636?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141105000084#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/7c0f8f97-1672-4ea8-8913-f2663ea815c7\" alt=\"Picture 3\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Do not push the tablet through the foil.&nbsp;It may damage the tablet as it is brittle.&nbsp;Instead, fold the foil back from the marked corner and then pull off the foil.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product;jsessionid=jOr_I7SWfzdKm-SlZW_Tjrl5a-S0JboM6jTqu7A_reV8gI4b_933!-2126040636?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141105000084#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/a531b6ed-9142-4958-a34a-c0fdd561a70b\" alt=\"Picture 4\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Carefully remove the tablet from the foil and use it immediately. &nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product;jsessionid=jOr_I7SWfzdKm-SlZW_Tjrl5a-S0JboM6jTqu7A_reV8gI4b_933!-2126040636?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141105000084#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/imaging\/resources\/f2ba9beb-46d7-4747-a60e-35fa230593a8\" alt=\"Picture 5\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Place the tablet under the tongue.&nbsp;Leave it there until it dissolves.&nbsp;Avoid swallowing for the first minute.&nbsp;Do not eat or drink for at least 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Acarizax Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken too many lyophilized tablets, you may experience allergic symptoms, including local ones in the mouth and throat.\u00a0If you experience severe symptoms, contact a doctor or hospital immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take an Acarizax dosage, you can take it later in the day.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not taken Acarizax for more than 7 days, you should consult your doctor before taking Acarizax again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not take medications as prescribed, you may not get the desired effect of the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Acarizax Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects\u00a0can be an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to the\u00a0allergen\u00a0you are being treated with.\u00a0Most allergic\u00a0side effects\u00a0last minutes to hours after taking the drug and usually subside after 1-3 months of treatment. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most serious side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe\u00a0allergic reaction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Acarizax and contact a doctor or hospital immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Worsening of existing\u00a0asthma<\/li><li>Swelling of the face, mouth, throat, or skin<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Voice changes<\/li><li>Low\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>The feeling of fullness in the throat (like swelling)<\/li><li>Hives and skin itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common Acarizax side effects (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irritating sensation in the throat<\/li><li>Swelling of the mouth and lips<\/li><li>Itching\u00a0in the mouth and ears<\/li><li>Respiratory infections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stinging sensation or numbness in the mouth or tongue<\/li><li>Itchy eyes<\/li><li>Itchy tongue and lips<\/li><li>Swelling of the tongue or throat<\/li><li>Inflammation, discomfort, or burning sensation in the mouth<\/li><li>Redness\u00a0or sores in the mouth<\/li><li>Pain in the mouth<\/li><li>Taste change<\/li><li>Stomach pain or discomfort from the stomach<\/li><li>Diarrhoea<\/li><li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li><li>Pain when swallowing or difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Asthma symptoms<\/li><li>Respiratory distress<\/li><li>Chest discomfort<\/li><li>Indigestion and heartburn<\/li><li>Huskiness<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Hives and skin itching<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Eye inflammation<\/li><li>The feeling of a fast, powerful or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Discomfort in the ears<\/li><li>Tightness in the throat<\/li><li>Nasal discomfort, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing<\/li><li>Blisters in the mouth<\/li><li>Irritation of the oesophagus<\/li><li>The feeling of foreign objects in the throat<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>General discomfort<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Stinging sensation in the skin<\/li><li>Redness\u00a0in the throat<\/li><li>Enlarged tonsils<\/li><li>Pain in the lip<\/li><li>Sores on the lip<\/li><li>Enlarged salivary glands<\/li><li>Increased saliva production<\/li><li>Reddening of the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rapid swelling of the face or skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any side effects get serious, or\u00a0if\u00a0you notice\u00a0any\u00a0side effects\u00a0not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor.\u00a0Antihistamines\u00a0to relieve your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Acarizax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister and carton after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is a standardized allergen extract from house dust mites\u00a0<em>Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Dermatophagoides farinae<\/em>.\u00a0The activity per lyophilized tablet is expressed in the unit SQ-HDM.\u00a0The activity of a lyophilized tablet is 12 SQ-HDM.<\/li><li>The other <strong>Acarizax ingredients<\/strong> are gelatin (from fish), mannitol, and sodium hydroxide (for\u00a0adjustment).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White to off-white, round lyophilized tablet marked with an embossed image on one side.<\/li><li>Blister packaging of aluminium with peelable aluminium foil in an outer carton.\u00a0Each blister pack contains 10 lyophilized tablets.<\/li><li>Pack sizes are available: 10, 30, or 90 freeze-dried tablets.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALK-Abell\u00f3 A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B\u00f8ge All\u00e9 6-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2970 H\u00f8rsholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALK-Abell\u00f3 SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miguel Fleta 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28037 Madrid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information is provided by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALK Nordic A \/ S, Denmark Branch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 0300 &#8211; 185 45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>email: infose@alk.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This medicinal product is authorized under the European Economic Area under the names:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Slovakia: ACARIZAX&nbsp;<br>Italy: ACCARIZAX<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACARIZAX\u00ae is for the therapy of house dust mite allergy that is marked by rhinitis (sneezing, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion) and linked allergic asthma in adults.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[11997,12002,12003,12000,12001,12004,12005,11999,11998],"class_list":["post-4547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-acarizax","tag-acarizax-dosage","tag-acarizax-side-effects","tag-acarizax-tablet","tag-acarizax-usage","tag-benefits-of-acarizax","tag-side-effects-of-acarizax","tag-what-acarizax-is-sued-for","tag-what-is-acarizax"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4547"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42244,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4547\/revisions\/42244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}