Xolair: Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Main ingredient in Xolair is Omalizumab. Xolair is a synthetic antibody known as a monoclonal antibody. Xolair is used as a treatment to improve asthma control in adults and children six years and older who have severe, persistent asthma that occurs as a result of allergies. Xolair works by preventing the body from reacting to allergens that would normally cause an asthma attack. Xolair will not work to treat an acute asthma attack. Asthma patients should keep their inhaler at all times in case of an asthma attack. Instant improvement may not be seen in asthma after beginning Xolair treatment. It usually takes several weeks to have the full impact. Xolair is not a permanent cure for the allergy and if the treatment is stopped or interrupted it may cause asthma symptoms to come back.

XOLAIR SIDE EFFECTS

Common side effects of Xolair may include reactions at the injection site, such as pain, redness, itching, swelling, headache, sleepiness, dizziness, fainting, nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, rash, hives or itching, pharyngitis, cough, allergic bronchospasm, flushing, low blood pressure, weight gain, fatigue, swollen arms, and flu-like sickness. Rare side effects of Xolair may include severe swelling of the lips, throat and tongue, parasitic infections, hair loss, muscles aches, and joint swelling or pain.

Xolair Warning and Caution

Xolair will not work to treat an acute asthma attack. Asthma patients should keep their inhaler at all times in case of an asthma attack.

Despite being used to treat allergic asthma, Xolair can on rare occasions cause allergic reactions. Seek medical attention right away.

Xolair should be used with caution in:

Decreased kidney function

Decreased liver function

Autoimmune diseases

Conditions caused by antibody-antigen complexes.

Diabetes (Xolair injections contain sucrose).

Glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (Xolair injections contain sucrose).

Xolair should not be used to prevent or treat other allergic reactions

Xolair and Pregnancy

Xolair is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless considered necessary by the physician.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while using Xolair.

Xolair Overdose

In case of Xolair overdose seek medical attention right away.