Abstract | BACKGROUND: Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) appears to be acceptably safe in clinical trials, but post-marketing data are needed to provide essential information. This study specifically evaluated the safety of commercial SLIT in adult patients in a post-marketing phase. METHODS: A total of 198 patients (83 male, 115 female, mean age 24.4 years) receiving SLIT for respiratory allergy were followed up for 3 years by a specific questionnaire for side-effects. SLIT (LAIS, Lofarma SpA, Milan, Italy), a monomeric allergoid in tablets, was administered, in association with drug therapy, pre- or pre-coseasonally for pollen and continuously for mites. The average duration was 12-36 months, and the total of doses was about 32 800. Side-effects were grouped as ocular, gastrointestinal, rhinitis, asthma, urticaria, edema of tongue/lips, and anaphylaxis. The severity was graded as low (no need for treatment or dose adjusting, no interference with activities), moderate (interference with activities/need for drugs/SLIT discontinuation), and severe (life-threatening/hospitalization/emergency care). RESULTS: CONCLUSION: The results of this study, performed in a real situation of clinical practice, confirm the satisfactory safety profile of SLIT.
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Authors | C Lombardi, S Gargioni, A Melchiorre, A Tiri, P Falagiani, G W Canonica, G Passalacqua |
Journal | Allergy
(Allergy)
Vol. 56
Issue 10
Pg. 989-92
(Oct 2001)
ISSN: 0105-4538 [Print] Denmark |
PMID | 11576079
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Multicenter Study)
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Chemical References |
- Allergens
- Allergoids
- Plant Extracts
- Tablets
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Topics |
- Administration, Sublingual
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Allergens
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Allergoids
- Desensitization, Immunologic
(adverse effects, methods)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Plant Extracts
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Product Surveillance, Postmarketing
- Respiratory Hypersensitivity
(drug therapy)
- Tablets
- Treatment Outcome
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