The drug, Nucala is administered once every four weeks by subcutaneous injection into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.
Rare Genetic Variations may Account for Severe Reaction to Asthma Drugs
More than 25 million people have asthma in US, a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing.
More than 25 million people have asthma in US, a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways causing recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing.
‘Nucala, an injected drug to treat severe asthma attacks has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. However, this drug has side effects like headache, injection site reactions, back pain, and fatigue.’
Nucala will be administered once every four weeks by subcutaneous injection into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. Nucala is a genetically engineered antibody is grown in cells from Chinese hamsters. The drug reduces severe asthma attacks by reducing the levels of white blood cells that contribute to the development of asthma.
Patients are advised to take other medications, including high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and at least one additional asthma drug.
Disputed Asthma Drugs Have Safe Record
A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use.
A popular combination asthma therapy dogged by safety concerns has not harmed British Columbians and should remain in use.
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Asthma Drug May Help To Treat Sleep Apnea in Children
Montelukast, a drug used for asthma or hay fever, may help to treat children suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), according to a study.
Montelukast, a drug used for asthma or hay fever, may help to treat children suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), according to a study.
Asthma Drug Helps Treat Diabetes, Obesity
Amlexanox - a drug prescribed for the treatment of asthma was also found to reverse obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice, finds study.
Amlexanox - a drug prescribed for the treatment of asthma was also found to reverse obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in mice, finds study.
