Omalizumab is used in the treatment of asthma.
omalizumab
Omalizumab is used as an add-on therapy in severe persistent allergic IgE mediated asthma
Contradications
Acute asthma, acute bronchospasm (Tightening of airway), status asthmatic.Side effects
Inj site reactions, headache, anaphylactic reactions, abdominal pain, pyrexia, serum sickness, Churg-Stauss Syndrome, systemic eosinophilia, vasculitis (discontinue if severe).FAQs
In what treatment is this medicine used?
How is this medicine taken?
It is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor
Can I self-administer this medicine?
The first three doses of medicine are given by the doctor. After which your doctor will explain to you the best way to inject the medicine so that you can inject your medicine at home.
What amount of medicine is supposed to be used?
It is on your doctor to decide how much you need to improve your symptoms.
What should I do in case its side effects make me uncomfortable?
If they bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Medicines containing omalizumab
Rs.38000
