Omalizumab for Asthma

• Omalizumab

Omalizumab is used to treat allergic asthma attacks when inhaled corticosteroids have failed to work. This eMedTV page examines the prescription drug, explaining how the drug works, offering tips on taking it, and listing potential side effects.

• Side Effects of Omalizumab

Dizziness, fatigue, and joint pain are a few of the common side effects of omalizumab. This portion of the eMedTV archives lists other omalizumab side effects and explains which side effects need to be reported immediately to your healthcare provider.

• What Is Omalizumab Used For?

Omalizumab can be prescribed for people who have allergic asthma and who are at least 12 years old. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and takes an in-depth look at omalizumab uses, including possible "off-label" uses of the drug.

• Omalizumab Dosing

This eMedTV page explains that your omalizumab dosage will vary depending on certain factors, such as your weight and the results of a lab test. This page covers these factors in more detail and also offers some general omalizumab dosing guidelines.

• Drug Interactions With Omalizumab

There are currently no known drug interactions with omalizumab. This portion of the eMedTV Web site discusses why it is still important to talk to your healthcare provider about drug interactions before you take omalizumab.

• Precautions and Warnings With Omalizumab

Omalizumab can worsen asthma in some people, and it may not be safe to take when breastfeeding. This page on the eMedTV site discusses other precautions and warnings with omalizumab, and also explains who should not take the medication.