Allergopharma – Immunotherapy for Allergies
Allergopharma is a leading manufacturer of allergen immunotherapy products. The company develops specific immunotherapies targeting pollen, house dust mites, and other allergens.
Things worth knowing about "Allergopharma"
Allergopharma is a leading manufacturer of allergen immunotherapy products. The company develops specific immunotherapies targeting pollen, house dust mites, and other allergens.
What is Allergopharma?
Allergopharma is a German pharmaceutical company headquartered in Reinbek near Hamburg, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of products for allergen immunotherapy (AIT). The company is part of the Dermapharm Group and is one of the most experienced manufacturers of allergen preparations in German-speaking countries and across Europe.
Products and Therapeutic Areas
Allergopharma offers a wide range of products for specific immunotherapy targeting a variety of allergens, including:
- Pollen allergens (e.g., grass, birch, and mugwort pollen)
- House dust mite allergens
- Mold allergens
- Animal dander allergens (e.g., cat and dog hair)
- Insect venom allergens (e.g., bee and wasp venom)
The preparations are available in two main delivery forms: subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), administered as injections under the skin, and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), administered as drops or tablets placed under the tongue.
Mechanism of Action of Allergen Immunotherapy
Specific immunotherapy, also known as desensitization or hyposensitization, is the only causal treatment approach for allergies. The patient is given gradually increasing doses of the relevant allergen to train the immune system to tolerate it over time. The key mechanisms include:
- Induction of regulatory T-cells that suppress excessive immune responses
- Shifting the immune response from an allergy-typical Th2 profile toward a Th1 profile
- Reduction of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in the blood
- Increase in blocking IgG4 antibodies
This mechanism not only alleviates symptoms but also addresses the underlying cause of the allergy. In many patients, the therapeutic effect persists for years after the completion of treatment.
Application and Treatment Duration
Allergen immunotherapy with Allergopharma products is always prescribed and supervised by a physician – typically an allergist or ENT specialist. Treatment generally spans 3 to 5 years and is divided into two phases:
- Initiation phase: Gradual dose escalation up to the maintenance dose
- Maintenance phase: Regular administration of the established dose for long-term desensitization
For some products, Allergopharma also offers short-term immunotherapy (RUSH protocols), in which the dose escalation is carried out at an accelerated pace.
Quality and Regulatory Approval
Allergopharma allergen products are approved as therapeutic allergens under the German Therapeutic Allergen Regulation (TAV) and are subject to strict quality standards. Manufacturing is carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines. Clinical studies have confirmed the efficacy and safety of these preparations.
References
- Pfaar O. et al. - Guideline on allergen-specific immunotherapy in IgE-mediated allergic diseases. Allergologie, 2014.
- European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) - Allergen Immunotherapy Guidelines, 2017. Available at: https://www.eaaci.org
- Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) - Therapeutic Allergen Regulation (TAV). Available at: https://www.bfarm.de
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