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histamine phosphate

FDA Drug Profile — histamine positive skin test control, Histamine Positive Skin Test Control

Drug Details

Generic Name: histamine phosphate
Brand Names: histamine positive skin test control, Histamine Positive Skin Test Control
Application Number: BLA103754
Sponsor: ALK-Abello, Inc.
NDC Codes: 2
Dosage Forms: INJECTION, SOLUTION, SOLUTION
Routes: INTRADERMAL, PERCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredients: HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE

Indications and Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE For use as a positive control in evaluation of allergenic (immediate hypersensitivity or "Type I") skin testing.

Warnings

WARNINGS Care must be taken in intracutaneous testing to avoid injection into a venule or capillary. Pull back gently on the syringe plunger and note if blood is drawn. If blood is drawn, withdraw needle and inject into another skin site. Small doses by any route of administration may precipitate asthma in patients with bronchial hyperactivity. This product is not intended for inhalation, or subcutaneous injection. The utmost caution is advised in using histamine in such patients and in those with a history of bronchial asthma.