Yesterday the wording was released for the black box or warning label on the asthma drug Xolair by Genentech Inc. The medication, generically known as omalizumab, is given by injection and was developed for individuals ages 12 and above who have moderate to severe allergic asthma and have not responded to inhaled steroids.
The FDA mandated the revised label because patients receiving Xolair can experience anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening reaction characterized by shortness of breath,...
Greetings. I would like to share my thoughts and some news about a new treatment for those with severe asthma. While asthma affects over... Read more »
A new "anatomic" treatment for severe asthmaIn this entry, I would like to provide a little background on a new treatment for severe... Read more »
Asthma has impacted the lives of millions of people for centuries. Many millions of research dollars have unlocked some of the mysteries of... Read more »
New approaches to asthma treatment Earlier last month, I attended an international conference on clinical and research advances in asthma... Read more »
A cure for asthma is not likely. That's the bad news. The good news is that asthma deaths have decreased and advances in... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: OMALIZUMAB - INJECTION Pronounced: (oh-mal-IZ-oo-mab) Warning This medication can cause a very serious (sometimes fatal) allergic... Read more »
MADISON, Wis. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Fall is coming, and so is ragweed season. It runs from mid-August through November, and this fall millions... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesCasale TB, Busse WW, Kline JN, Ballas ZK, Moss MH, Townley RG, et al. Omalizumab pretreatment decreases acute reactions after rush... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Long-Term Relief MedicationsThese medications are taken on a regular basis to prevent asthma attacks and control chronic symptoms.Inhaled... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
