Nucala Injection
Product introduction
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.
Uses of Nucala Injection
Benefits of Nucala Injection
In Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Side effects of Nucala Injection
Common side effects of Nucala
- Headache
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Back pain
- Fatigue
How to use Nucala Injection
How Nucala Injection works
Safety advice
What if you forget to take Nucala Injection?
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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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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