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Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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16260 Ventura Blvd., Suite 140
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-528-7776

January 11, 2021 by Alan Khadavi

Allegra during Pregnancy, is it safe?

allegra during pregnancy

Allegra during pregnancy, is it safe to use? Antihistamines are commonly prescribed to pregnant women. Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and loratadine (Claritin) are considered safe to use during pregnancy, but there are few data on the safety of Allegra (fexofenadine) for the fetus. A study published in the JAMA Pediatrics titled “Association between fexofenadine use during pregnancy […]

Filed Under: Blog, Medications

December 1, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Indacaterol for severe asthma

indacaterol

Indacaterol is an ultra long acting beta agonist that is currently only FDA approved to treat COPD.  Indacaterol containing inhalers have shown promise in 2 recent phase 3 trials in patients with severe uncontrolled asthma. For both trials, the endpoint was measured on spirometry and it studied the FEV1 after 26 weeks of treatment. In […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Medications

June 30, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Abrocitinib for Atopic Dermatitis by Pfizer

abrocitinib

Abrocitinib is currently being developed by Pfizer for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is an investigational oral once-daily Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor. The JAK/STAT pathway is an important factor in inflammation and itch in atopic dermatitis.  There are multiple receptors and signaling cascades involved in eczema related inflammation and itch, one of these […]

Filed Under: biologics, Blog, Medications

April 20, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Generic Dymista Now Available

generic dymista

Generic Dymista is now available. Dymista consists of 2 ingredients that treat allergic rhinitis, fluticasone and azelastine. Apotex is a Canadian pharmacy who will be manufacturing this product. Dymista is approved for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 6 years of age and older who require treatment with both azelastine hydrochloride and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Medications

February 17, 2020 by Alan Khadavi

Pataday OTC now approved for Eye Allergies

The US Food and Drug Administration approved Pataday to become OTC.  It approved Pataday OTC through a process called a prescription to OTC switch.  Pataday Twice Daily Relief (olopatadine HCL ophthalmic solution/drops 0.1%) is for the temporary relief of itchy and red eyes due to pollen ragweed, grass, animal hair or dander and Pataday Once […]

Filed Under: Blog, Headlines, Medications

April 8, 2019 by Alan Khadavi

New Sublingual Tree Tablet

sublingual tree tablet

A new sublingual tree tablet is currently being developed for the treatment of tree pollen induced allergic rhinoconjunctivitis.  Allergic rhinitis is estimated to affect 500 million individuals worldwide and is considered a global health problem.  It leads to lower school and work performance.  Allergic rhinitis is also a risk factor for asthma development. Currently allergy […]

Filed Under: Allergy Medicine, Blog, Medications

March 13, 2019 by Alan Khadavi

Ryaltris Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis

ryaltris

Ryaltris is a new nasal spray (formerly GSP301) that is being investigated by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years and older.  Ryaltris consists of 2 drugs, the first one is olopatadine hydrochloride, a nasal antihistamine, which is the medication used in Patanase nasal spray.   The second medication […]

Filed Under: Blog, Medications

August 9, 2018 by Alan Khadavi

Nasonex OTC coming soon

nasonex otc

Nasonex OTC will soon be available without a prescription.  Perrigo Company announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Merck (the manufacturer of Nasonex) for the exclusive rights in the United States to pursue regulatory approval for a non-prescription,  Nasonex OTC (mometasone furoate monohydrate) Nasal Spray.  Nasonex is currently available by prescription […]

Filed Under: Blog, Medications

July 20, 2018 by Alan Khadavi

Do antibiotics or acid suppressor meds in infants promote allergy?

acid suppressor

The use of antibiotics and acid suppressor medications can cause changes the gut flora.  Changes in the microbes can increase the risk of allergic diseases.  A recent study looked into the use of antibiotics or acid suppressive medications. Histamine 2 receptor antagonists, i.e. Zantac (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors, Prilosec (omeprazole), within the first 6 […]

Filed Under: Asthma, Blog, Food allergy, Medications

February 21, 2018 by Alan Khadavi

Xhance for Nasal Polyps

xhance

Xhance is a new nasal spray to be available April 2018.  Xhance is indicated for the the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years or older.  The active ingredient in Xhance is fluticasone propionate 93 mcg.  If that sounds familiar, fluticasone propionate is the active ingredient in Flonase.  What is different from Xhance from […]

Filed Under: Blog, Medications

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