Modified Ragweed Tyrosine Adsorbate

Modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate is used to prevent or reduce allergic symptoms caused by exposure to ragweed.

Modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate is available under the following different brand names: Pollinex-R.

Dosages of Modified Ragweed Tyrosine Adsorbate:

• Each patient treatment package consists of 4 prefilled sterile syringes each containing 0.5 mL of suspension.

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• Used to prevent or reduce allergic symptoms caused by exposure to ragweed.
• The vaccine is given in 4 doses, each containing increasing amounts of the ragweed pollen. The injections should be started by the end of June. The injections are given at 7-day intervals so the last has been used by the beginning of August.
• The injections should be kept in the refrigerator between 2 to 8°C until they are needed. The syringe that will be used should be allowed to come to room temperature before it is used.
• The safety and effectiveness have not been established for children under 8 years of age.

Side effects of modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate include:

• Itching
• Mild hives
• Pain or swelling at the site of injection
• Rash
• Stuffy nose
• Swelling
• Wheezing

Serious side effects of modified ragweed tyrosine adsorbate include:

• Serious allergic reaction (breathing difficulties, hives, itching, rash, swelling around throat and tongue area)

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.