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Omalizumab

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Omalizumab

Omalizumab aids in the treatment of asthma and chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU). It may be prescribed to asthma patients of 6 years and above. It helps in the treatment of moderate to even severe asthma. Although, it will not help to treat other types of allergies and acute bronchospasm. The drug is meant to treat CIU in adults as well as children above the age of 12 years.

To treat asthma, about 75 mg to 375 mg of the drug may be administered in the form of an injection every couple of weeks. In case of adults the dosage may vary as per the weight of the patient.

To treat CIU, about 150 mg to 300 mg of the drug may be administered in the form of an injection every 4 weeks. Treatment with the drug may be continued unless sufficient improvement is witnessed in the patient.

Like all other medicines, the intake of Omalizumab also leads to some side effects such as dizziness, fatigue, pain in the arms and legs, fractures and dermatitis. If you do experience any of these problems, get in touch with your doctor and seek relevant treatment.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Omalizumab

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Omalizumab ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Omalizumab

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Omalizumab

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Omalizumab as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication falls under the category of an anti-asthma drug that prevents the binding of IgE to the IgE receptor (high affinity) on the surface of mast cells and basophils. As a result, the intensity of production of the mediators of allergic response is reduced.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Omalizumab-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/omalizumab

      • Omalizumab-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00043

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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