Omalizumab Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Omalizumab, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Omalizumab brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Omalizumab

Pronunciation : OH-ma-LIZ-oo-mab

ICD Code : Y43.4 Therapeutic Classification : Monoclonal antibodies

Brand Names or Trade Names of Omalizumab

International :

Xolair

Why is Omalizumab Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for moderate to severe asthma. It reduces the allergic responses in the body.

When should Omalizumab not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Omalizumab?

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 should Omalizumab be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Omalizumab?

• 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.

What are the side effects of Omalizumab?

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.