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xolair

Xolair
Omalizumab - Inj


Xolair is used to treat moderate to severe asthma in adults and children over 12 years of age. It works by blocking your immune system s natural response to allergic triggers that can lead to an acute asthma attack. This action on your immune system (specifically immunoglobulin E-IgE), helps keep your air passages open and, over time, it keeps your asthma in better control. Xolair does not work immediately and should not be used for the quick relief of an acute asthma attack.


 
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xolair

Uses
Xolair is used to treat moderate to severe asthma in adults and children over 12 years of age. It works by blocking your immune system s natural response to allergic triggers that can lead to an acute asthma attack. This action on your immune system (specifically immunoglobulin E-IgE), helps keep your air passages open and, over time, it keeps your asthma in better control. Xolair does not work immediately and should not be used for the quick relief of an acute asthma attack.


Storage
  • Store unopened vials in the refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
  • Once a vial is mixed, use the solution within 8 hours when stored in the refrigerator, or within 4 hours when stored at room temperature.
  • Keep vials away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep all medicines away from children and pets.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Photos
Fachinformation - Xolair 150 mg
Fachinformation - Xolair 150 mg
Name of Drug: Omalizumab Xolair
Name of Drug: Omalizumab Xolair
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xolair.jpg
Xolair is a medication for allergic
Xolair is a medication for allergic
anaphylaxis related to Xolair.
anaphylaxis related to Xolair.

How To Use
  • Inject Xolair under the skin (subcutaneously-SC), usually every 2 or 4 weeks as directed by your doctor.
  • Learn how to prepare and inject Xolair.
  • Review all the product package instructions and consult your doctor or pharmacist if any of the information is unclear.
  • Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
  • If either is present, do not use the liquid.
  • Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
  • Consult your pharmacist.
  • Use Xolair regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
  • To help you remember, use it on the same day of the week according to your schedule.
  • It may take up to several months of continued use to see improvement in your condition.
  • The dosage is based on your body weight and blood level of IgE antibody, as well as your medical condition and response to therapy.
  • Contact your doctor if you have a significant change in body weight during treatment.
  • Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not stop any of your asthma medications without consulting your doctor.
  • Your condition may become worse if your asthma drugs are abruptly stopped.
  • Any decrease of your medications (e.g., corticosteroids) should be done gradually, under the supervision of your doctor.

Side Effects
  • Injection site itching, redness, stinging, or pain may occur.
  • Leg, arm or ear pain may also occur.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: unusual lumps/growths/moles.
  • An allergic reaction to Xolair is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling (especially of the tongue or throat), dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before using Xolair, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: any allergies.
  • Xolair should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is not known whether Xolair passes into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Before using Xolair, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: other medications for asthma.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for xolair
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 38
Location: ny
Time Taken: 1 years

Reason: allergic asthma Date: 23 July 2008
Side Effects
Fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, headache, also would be very shakey for a day after injection

Additional Thoughts
not teh miricle drug it claims to be still was on all inhalers

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