OMALIZUMAB

Overview

OMALIZUMAB is a Schedule H drug.
Omalizumab is an antibody that helps decrease allergic responses in the body. Omalizumab is used to treat moderate to severe asthma that is caused by allergies in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Omalizumab is used when asthma symptoms are not controlled by asthma inhaled steroid medicine. Omalizumab is not a rescue medicine for treating an asthma attack.
Omalizumab is also used to treat chronic hives (idiopathic urticaria) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old after antihistamines have been tried without success.

Usage

OMALIZUMAB is generally used to treat: Asthma, Hives, Urticaria

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

OMALIZUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

OMALIZUMAB : Head Headache, Body Itching

Serious Side-Effects

OMALIZUMAB : Arms Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Cough, Fever

Rare Side-Effects

OMALIZUMAB : Cough, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

OMALIZUMAB can interfere with: Skin Cancer

Technical Classification

OMALIZUMAB is categorized as: OTHER IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with OMALIZUMAB as Ingredient

OMALIZUMAB INJ

OMALIZUMAB 150 MG