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Xolair 150 mg Injection
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Xolair 150 mg Injection

Manufactured byNOVARTIS INDIA LTD
ContainsOmalizumab
Description
Xolair 150 mg Injection is used for the management of moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma in patients whose symptoms are inadequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. It is also used for the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives) without a known cause in patients who have not responded successfully with antihistamine treatment. This medicine is not indicated to treat other forms of urticaria or relief of acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Xolair 150 mg Injection

  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin
  • Cough
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Difficulty with swallowing
  • Chest tightness
  • Unsual tiredness or weakness
  • Pain in the joints, arms, or legs

Uses of Xolair 150 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Asthma - Maintenance
  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU)
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Omalizumab or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Use in children

The safety and efficacy of Xolair 150 mg Injection for the management of allergic asthma is not clinically established in children below 6 years of age. In chronic idiopathic urticaria, safety and efficacy of Xolair 150 mg Injection is not clinically established in children below 12 years of age.

Anaphylaxis

This medicine may cause severe anaphylactic reactions presenting as bronchospasm, hypotension, syncope, urticaria, and/or angioedema of the throat or tongue, etc. in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Parasitic infections

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients at high risk of geohelminth infection due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Omacetaxine

Disease interactions

Malignancies

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history or at risk of malignancies due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
This medicine inhibits the actions of certain chemical substances that trigger allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Monoclonal antibodies, Other immunosuppressants, Anti-asthmatics

Schedule

Schedule H

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