Xolair is an injectable medicine that helps decrease and control urticarial symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling of the skin. Thus, this medication can be used when it is not possible to alleviate the symptoms only with common antiallergic remedies, as it happens in about 30% of cases of chronic urticaria.
The active ingredient in this medicine is Omalizumab, a substance that decreases levels of free IgE antibody in the blood and skin, blocking the normal inflammatory response of cases of urticaria and decreasing the frequency and intensity of symptoms.
Due to this active principle, Xolair may also be indicated for some cases of asthma when the symptoms can not be controlled with the use of inhaled corticosteroids.
Price
The price of Xolair can vary between 1, 900 and 2, 500 reais, for each box with 1 ample of powder and thinner.
Who can use
Xolair is indicated for adults and children over 12 years of age in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria and persistent, moderate to severe allergic asthma that can not be controlled with inhaled corticosteroids.
How to use
To use Xolair you must follow all directions of the doctor, however, in most cases the mode of use of this medicine consists of an injection every 2 or 4 weeks with 150 to 300 mg of medicine.
What are the unwanted effects
The main side effects of Xolair include headache, pain in the legs and arms, dizziness, excessive tiredness, redness in the skin, inflammation of the throat or reaction at the injection site.
Who can not take
Xolair is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any component of the formula.
In addition, this medicinal product should be used with caution during pregnancy and breast-feeding, as well as for patients with diabetes.
