Xolair Omalizumab and/or alternatives

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Xolair Prefilled Syringe 300mg/2mL

Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc Source Country : Canada
Shipped from : Canada

1 x 2mL Prefilled Syringe - $2,448.00 USD

Xolair Prefilled Syringe 150mg/mL

Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc Source Country : Canada
Shipped from : Canada

1 Prefilled Syringe - $1,267.00 USD 2 Prefilled Syringes - $2,234.00 USD

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Description of Xolair

Xolair is an injectable drug with the generic name omalizumab. This particular medication is an antibody that helps reduce the intensity of allergic reactions. You can buy Xolair for the treatment of moderate and severe cases of asthma caused by allergy. This particular medicine is suitable for patients who are of or older than 12 years of age. Doctors usually prescribe the drug after other asthma drugs have failed to show any notable improvement in the condition. Your doctor may prescribe Xolair for other medical purposes as well.

Indications & Dosage of Xolair

Xolair is available in the powder form. It is contained in a 5cc vial that is suitable only for single use. Each vial, however, can deliver Xolair 150mg when reconstituted appropriately. The injection may be given in a hospital or clinic setting, but some patients may also be instructed on how to administer Xolair injections at home. If your doctor has instructed you on how to do this, you must only proceed if you have a clear understanding of the procedure. If you have any doubt, you must ask your doctor at once.

Xolair is subcutaneously injected, which means that it is injected directly under the skin. Each dose of this drug would be given in intervals of 2-4 weeks, or as your doctor deems fit. Since a solution of Xolair would have to be prepared from its powdered form, you must be well versed with the preparation process if you are self-injecting it. You must also be aware of the right process of disposing the injection supplies appropriately.

Asthma would usually be treated with a combination of drugs, and not Xolair alone. You must pay equal attention to all other prescribed drugs in order to get the desired results. Moreover, it is important to note that Xolair may not show immediate results. It may take time for the medicine to start taking effect, so you must not discontinue taking it if you do not see results at once.

Xolair must be kept in a refrigerator, but not be allowed to freeze. If the powder has already been mixed with a diluent to form a ready-to-inject solution, you can store it for later use as well. However, the solution can only be stored for 8 hours, after which it becomes unsuitable for administration and must be disposed.

Side Effects & Interactions of Xolair

Xolair may cause severe side effects in rare cases, such as those given below:

• Warmth or tingling sensation under the skin
• Light-headedness, fainting
• Swollen throat and face
• Skin rashes or hives
• Chest tightness, wheezing, breathing trouble

Xolair may also cause minor side effects like the ones given below:

• Swelling, pain, itching, stinging or burning sensation, warmth, redness or bruising around the area of the injection site
• Cold symptoms or sore throat
• Skin rashes, mild itching
• Hair loss
• Ear pain

Warnings & Precautions of Xolair

You must not buy Xolair if you have previously suffered from an allergy to omalizumab. Before prescribing this drug, your doctor must be aware of your complete medical history.

Xolair is known to increase the risk of some forms of cancer of the prostate, skin, salivary gland and breast. You must discuss the risk of cancer with your doctor before you take Xolair.