Coccidioides immitis Spherule-Derived Skin Test Antigen

FDA Drug Profile — Spherusol

Drug Details

Generic Name
Coccidioides immitis Spherule-Derived Skin Test Antigen
Brand Names
Spherusol
Application Number
BLA125354
Sponsor
Nielsen BioSciences, Inc.
NDC Codes
1
Dosage Forms
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Routes
INTRADERMAL
Active Ingredients
COCCIDIOIDES IMMITIS SPHERULE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Spherusol ® is a skin test antigen indicated for the detection of delayed-type hypersensitivity to Coccidioides immitis in individuals with a history of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Spherusol ® is approved for use in individuals 18-64 years of age. The use of Spherusol ® to detect delayed-type hypersensitivity responses in a general population with unknown exposure to C. immitis has not been evaluated. Persons with acute or disseminated coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® . Persons with immunodeficiency and a history of coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® . Spherusol ® is a skin test antigen indicated for the detection of delayed-type hypersensitivity to Coccidioides immitis in individuals with a history of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis. Spherusol ® is approved for use in individuals 18-64 years of age. The use of Spherusol ® to detect delayed-type hypersensitivity responses in a general population with unknown exposure to C. immitis has not been evaluated. Persons with acute or disseminated coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® . Persons with immunodeficiency and a history of coccidioidomycosis may not develop a delayed-type hypersensitivity response to Spherusol ® .( 1 )