Product introduction
Nucala Injection is a prescription medicine. It is used as an add-on treatment of severe asthma in patients 6 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype. You should not use this medicine to treat sudden breathing problems.
Nucala Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse as an injection. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Get the injection regularly and as long as the doctor has prescribed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling, itching, or a burning feeling at the injection site), back pain, and tiredness (fatigue). If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, consult with your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to mepolizumab or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Do not use this medicine if you are taking any oral or inhaled corticosteroid medicines. However, do not stop taking your other asthma medicines unless instructed by your doctor. You should also not use this medicine if you have a parasitic (helminth) infection. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
"There is a Patient Support Program / Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details."
Benefits of Nucala Injection
Side effects of Nucala Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nucala
- Headache
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Back pain
- Fatigue
How to use Nucala Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nucala Injection. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nucala Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Nucala Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Nucala Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nucala Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Nucala Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nucala Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nucala Injection?
If you missed a dose of Nucala Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not use Nucala Injection to treat sudden breathing problems.
- Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any other asthma medications.
- If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
- If you are due to have an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking, as some anesthetics can interfere with Nucala Injection.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can review your condition on a regular basis.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Interleukin-5 Antagonist
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
I am having asthama & need rotahealer sometime. how to reduce. I am swimming in the morning for one month. kindly advice.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
read more about asthma at: www.arohealth.com/bronchial asthma
Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks
first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma
I have asthmA wat to do for curing the asthma
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Case need to be seen in person before starting the treatment
I have allerigik asthma gerd taking medicine montelukast and femotidin and inhaler asthalin even 5 year ago done lungs test spirometry as per them no asthma but some times it put me sick
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
Lung function tests may be normal in intermittent asthma . Please read : http://www.arohealth.com/bronchial-asthma/
I am suffering since 3 years from allergic rhinitis along with chest tightness, wheezing and breathing problem. Please suggest medicine to cure.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
you must take regular inhalers. get a spirometry for assessment ofv severity of asthma. read on how to control asthma at http://www.arohealth.com/tag/how-to-control-asthma/
I want best medicine. For this disease How to reduce asthuma???
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
for prescribing medications. examination is needed. read more about asthma at:http://www.arohealth.com/pulmonology/manage-your-asthma/
breathing difficulty mostly at night
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
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