Omalizumab
- Generic Name
- Omalizumab
- Brand Names
- Xolair, Omlyclo
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- CAS Number
- 242138-07-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2P471X1Z11
Overview
Omalizumab, manufactured by Genentech, was first FDA approved in 2003 to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma which is not controlled by inhaled steroids . Since its U.S. approval, more than 200,000 patients older than 12 with allergic asthma have been treated . In September 2018, a new prefilled syringe formulation of this drug was approved by the FDA .
Background
Omalizumab, manufactured by Genentech, was first FDA approved in 2003 to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older with moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma which is not controlled by inhaled steroids . Since its U.S. approval, more than 200,000 patients older than 12 with allergic asthma have been treated . In September 2018, a new prefilled syringe formulation of this drug was approved by the FDA .
Indication
This drug is an anti-IgE antibody indicated for:
Associated Conditions
- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
- Moderate Asthma
- Severe Asthma
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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