Cosa serve Nucala?
Cosa serve Nucala?
Nucala è indicato come terapia aggiuntiva per l'asma eosinofilico refrattario severo negli adulti, adolescenti e bambini di età pari o superiore a 6 anni (vedere paragrafo 5.1).
Qual è il principale effetto clinico di Mepolizumab?
Il farmaco può inoltre causare reazioni da ipersensibilità (gonfiore del viso, della bocca e della lingua; svenimenti, vertigini, orticaria, problemi di respirazione ed eruzione cutanea) che possono manifestarsi anche dopo qualche giorno dalla somministrazione.
How much does it cost to pay for Nucala?
NUCALA Co-pay Program Eligible approved patients can get help with out-of-pocket costs. Pay as little as $0 for NUCALA The NUCALA Co-pay Program helps eligible approved patients with their out-of-pocket costs for NUCALA up to $15,000 for 12 months.
Does Nucala cause weight gain?
Weight gain wasn’t reported in clinical studies of Nucala. The oral corticosteroid medications that are often needed to treat severe eosinophilic asthma or EGPA are well known to cause weight gain. However, Nucala isn’t a steroid and shouldn’t cause you to gain weight. If you’re concerned about weight gain, discuss it with your doctor.
Is Nucala right for me?
NUCALA is an add-on prescription maintenance treatment for patients 12 and older with severe eosinophilic asthma. NUCALA is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. Talk to your doctor to see if this option may be right for you.
What is Nucala made of?
Nucala contains mepolizumab, which is a type of drug called a biologic. It’s made from parts of living cells rather than from chemicals. Nucala comes in three forms. Until recently, Nucala was only given by your healthcare provider as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection).
