Antihistamines

A Korean study identified a 22% increased risk for seizure among young children who were prescribed first-generation antihistamines, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

OcuSoft announced the launch of Retaine Allergy, a prescription-strength olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.2% for eye allergy itch relief.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The addition of leukotriene receptor antagonists to antihistamines improved urticaria severity with little to no impact on adverse events, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patients with inadequately controlled chronic spontaneous urticaria experienced relief of symptoms after only 2 weeks of treatment with remibrutinib, according to data from the ongoing REMIX-1 and REMIX-2 studies.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patients using dupilumab with H1 antihistamines for their chronic spontaneous urticaria experienced greater improvements over 24 weeks than those on antihistamines alone, according to a recent study.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A high proportion of chronic spontaneous urticaria cases remained uncontrolled despite antihistamine changes, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.

The overall average annual percentage changes in costs for 14 popular rhinology medications outpaced the general annual inflation rate for 5 of 7 years evaluated, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

The FDA has accepted for review the supplemental biologics license application for Dupixent for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced in a press release.

SAN ANTONIO — Kombucha may play a role in stabilizing mast cells, but it does not act as an antihistamine in treating allergic reactions, according to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual meeting.