Histamine Positive Skin Test Control (HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE)
Histamine Positive Skin Test Control (HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Histamine Positive Skin Test Control; Generic name: HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE; Manufacturer: ALK-Abello, Inc..
| Brand name | Histamine Positive Skin Test Control |
|---|---|
| Generic name | HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE |
| Manufacturer | ALK-Abello, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE For use as a positive control in evaluation of allergenic (immediate hypersensitivity or "Type I") skin testing. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. For Prick, Puncture and Scratch Testing Histamine base 1 mg/mL (Histamine Phosphate 2.75 mg/mL) should be used to give a reaction. (Refer to Interpretation Section.) Prick, Puncture or Scratch Test Techniques The skin in the test area should be cleansed with alcohol and air dried. The histamine control skin test |
| 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 wi |
| Active ingredient(s) | HISTAMINE PHOSPHATE |
| Route | PERCUTANEOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1159c24c-d9ce-49a2-b0bd-dc27c710f146 |