What is Omalizumab?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: OmalizumabBrand:
Omalizumab is an anti-asthmatic medication used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe, persistent allergic asthma not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids.
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How do members experience Omalizumab?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 18 | 8 | |
| Asthma | 11 | 7 | |
| Hives (urticaria) | 9 | 7 | |
| Mast cell activation syndrome | 4 | 0 | |
| Hereditary alpha tryptasemia | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Facial flushing | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Injection site swelling | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 15 |
Member evaluations
browncat87
evaluated on Mar 21, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for allergic asthma: Major
- Side effects: None
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