Omalizumab (Subcutaneous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Cough
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives
• Itching
• Malignant tumor
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Bleeding
• Blistering
• Body aches or pain
• Burning
• Chills
• Cold or flu-like symptoms
• Coldness
• Congestion
• Discoloration of the skin
• Dryness or soreness of the throat
• Feeling of pressure
• Fever
• Headache
• Hoarseness
• Itching
• Leg pain
• Lumps
• Muscle or joint pain
• Numbness
• Pain
• Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• Redness
• Runny nose
• Scarring
• Shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• Sore throat
• Soreness
• Stinging
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Swelling
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Tenderness
• Tingling
• Trouble with swallowing
• Ulceration
• Voice changes
• Warmth

• Arm pain
• Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
• Body produces substance that can bind to drug making it less effective or cause side effects
• Cracked, dry, or scaly skin
• Earache
• Itching skin

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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