Coast Sage Pollen Extract
Coast Sage Pollen Extract is an allergen preparation derived from the pollen of coast sage plants, used primarily for diagnostic skin testing to identify allergic sensitivities in patients presenting with seasonal respiratory symptoms. It may also be utilized in allergen immunotherapy formulations for the treatment of coast sage pollen allergies.
Coast Sage Pollen Extract is a diagnostic and therapeutic agent used to test for and treat allergies to coast sage pollen.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 852011
- Generic
- Coast Sage Pollen Extract
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Diagnosis of IgE-mediated allergies to coast sage pollen via skin prick testing; may also be used as part of allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) for desensitization to coastal sage pollen in appropriately selected patients with allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma.
Contains allergens extracted from coast sage (Artemisia californica) pollen that trigger immune responses in sensitized individuals. In skin testing, it induces a localized allergic reaction (wheal and flare) in allergic patients. In immunotherapy, repeated controlled exposure aims to induce immune tolerance over time.
Should be administered by healthcare professionals trained in allergy testing; skin testing carries risk of systemic allergic reactions in highly sensitive patients. Immunotherapy requires careful dose escalation and monitoring. Contraindicated during uncontrolled asthma or with certain medications. Extract potency may vary between preparations.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 31, 2026. · Read our editorial policy