Xolair 150

Introduction
Xolair 150 is a monoclonal antibodies. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe asthma in both adults and children. It is also used in the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria. Xolair 150 is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. The first three dose of medicine is given by the doctor. Your doctor will explain to you the best way to inject the medicine so that you can inject your medicine at home. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you even if you feel better. The most common side effects of this medicine include reactions at the injection site including pain, swelling, itching and redness and headache. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Remember, it does not prevent you from a sudden attack, hence always carry your emergency inhaler with you. Before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney disease, or if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. In general, alcohol is not recommended while on treatment with this medicine.

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Uses of Xolair 150
Asthma
Side effects of Xolair 150
Common
Headache
Fever
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Xolair 150
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Xolair 150 works
Xolair 150 is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to proteins (immunoglobulin E) which have a key role in causing asthma.