Coccidioidin Skin Test Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Diagnostic

0.1 mL intradermally to the volar surface of the forearm

Comments:

• Use a 0.5 mL to 1.0 mL tuberculin syringe and a one-half inch 26 to 27 gauge needle.
• Insert the needle bevel side up in the skin at a 15 to 20 degree angle. This will result in a bleb 5 to 10 mm in diameter at injection site.

Use: For the detection of delayed-type hypersensitivity to Coccidioides immitis in individuals with a history of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis in patients 18 to 64 years of age.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS:

• Reaction diameters exceeding the size of a quarter after 24 to 48 hours may require treatment with a local cold compress and anti-inflammatory medication.
• Skin antigen tests can cause systemic reactions in certain patients which may be life-threatening or cause which may lead to death. Trained emergency personnel and measures should be immediately available. Observe patients for at least 20 minutes following the use of this drug.
• This drug should never be given intravenously.
• Report suspected adverse reactions to Nielsen Biosciences at 1-855-855-1212 or Medwatch, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9782. Telephone: 800-332-1088 or www.vaers.hhs.gov

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Severe hypersensitivity to the active component or any of its ingredients or other coccidioidin products.

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• Use a tuberculin syringe and a one-half inch 26 to 27 gauge needle.
• Insert the needle bevel side up in the skin at a 15 to 20 degree angle. This will result in a bleb 5 to 10 mm in diameter at injection site.

Storage requirements:

• Refrigerated at 2 to 8C (35 to 46F). Do not freeze. Discard if frozen.

Monitoring:

• Observe patients for at least 30 minutes following the use of this product to monitor potential adverse reactions.
• Reaction diameters exceeding the size of a quarter after 24 to 48 hours may require treatment with a local cold compress and anti-inflammatory medication.
• Report suspected adverse reactions to Nielsen Biosciences at 1-855-855-1212 or Medwatch, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9782. Telephone: 800-332-1088 or www.vaers.hhs.gov

Further information

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