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Allergy medications: Know your options
Allergen immunotherapy
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
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Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Nasal sprays
Inhalers
Skin creams
Mast cell stabilizers
Nasal spray
Eye drops
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Shots
Decongestants
Nasal decongestant sprays and drops
Pills and liquids
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Emergency epinephrine shots
Get your doctor's advice
Content
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Nasal sprays
Inhalers
Skin creams
Mast cell stabilizers
Nasal spray
Eye drops
Allergen and biological immunotherapy
Shots
Decongestants
Nasal decongestant sprays and drops
Pills and liquids
Leukotriene inhibitors
Emergency allergy medicine
Get your healthcare team's advice
Shots
Immunotherapy may be given as a series of shots, also called injections, usually one or two times a week. The dose may be increased during this time based on a person's tolerance. The highest tolerated dose can then be given year-round every 2 to 4 weeks.
Side effects might include irritation at the injection site and allergy symptoms such as, sneezing, congestion, hives, and itchy or watery eyes. Rarely, allergy shots can cause anaphylaxis.
Biological medicines given by injection include:
- Dupilumab (Dupixent). This medicine treats asthma, sinus pressure and allergic skin conditions.
- Omalizumab (Xolair). This medicine treats asthma or hives when other medicines don't help.
- Mepolizumab (Nucala). This medicine treats asthma and sinus discomfort.
