SLIT
Medical abbreviation · Drug Class
| Stands for | Sublingual immunotherapy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
SLIT stands for Sublingual immunotherapy, a drug class abbreviation.
Allergen immunotherapy taken as tablets or drops dissolved under the tongue each day, an alternative to allergy shots for grass pollen, ragweed and dust mite allergy.
Example: SLIT grass tablet daily, start 12 weeks before pollen season; first dose in clinic.
Usage notes
The FDA approved the first SLIT tablets for grass and ragweed pollen in 2014 and a dust mite tablet in 2017. The first dose is taken under medical supervision, and patients are often prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector. Liquid sublingual drops are widely used in Europe but are not FDA-approved in the US.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.