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Omalizumab

Latest prescription information about Omalizumab. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

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Generic Name : Omalizumab

Pronunciation : OH-ma-LIZ-oo-mab

Trade Name(s):
International- Xolair.

Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for moderate to severe asthma. The medication reduces the allergic responses in the body.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):

Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :
A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

When it is to be taken : SC: The recommended dose is 150 to 375 mg every 2 or 4 weeks. Doses greater than 150 mg should be divided and administered at different sites.

How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, any allergy, asthma, infections, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
* It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Patient may develop with increased risk of infections with worms that live inside the body, if it so consult with your doctor.

Side Effects :
Most Common- Injection site reaction, viral infections, upper respiratory tract infection, inflammation of sinus/pharynx and headache.
Body as a whole- Pain and fatigue.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/leg/arm pain and fracture.
Central Nervous system- Headache and dizziness.
Skin- Itching and inflammation.
ENT- Ear pain.

Other Precautions :
*Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions :
Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C), do not freeze it.

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please give some brand name of the drugs available in india?
(Posted by samik56, India Date : 5/25/2012 )

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