Benralizumab (Fasenra™) |
- Can cause an allergic reaction, including one that may be life-threatening (anaphylaxis, rare)
- Pain, burning or irritation where it is injected
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Dupilumab (Dupixent®) |
- Can cause an allergic reaction, including one that may be life-threatening (anaphylaxis, rare)
- Pain, burning or irritation where it is injected
- Elevation in blood eosinophil counts
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Mepolizumab (Nucala®) |
- May increase the risk of shingles (rare)
- Pain, burning or irritation where it is injected
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Omalizumab (Xolair®) |
- Can cause an allergic reaction, including one that may be life-threatening (anaphylaxis, rare)
- Pain, burning or irritation where it is injected
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Reslizumab (Cinqair®) |
- Can cause an allergic reaction, including one that may be life-threatening (anaphylaxis, rare)
- Throat pain
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Bronchial Thermoplasty |
Asthma flare-ups may occur, but typically resolve in one week.
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Fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol (Trelegy Ellipta) |
- Can cause an allergic reaction, including one that may be life-threatening (anaphylaxis, rare)
- Fungal mouth or throat infection (thrush), headache, upper respiratory tract infections
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Tiotropium bronchodialator (Spiriva®) |
- Can cause eye problems such as increased pressure and blurring
- Dry mouth
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Oral corticosteroids |
- Osteoporosis (brittle bones), cataracts (cloudy eye lens), diabetes, weight gain, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, bruising and skin thinning
- Psychiatric effects such as mood disturbances, depression, and mania
- Sleep disturbances
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Macrolide antibiotics |
Stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain may occur. |
Tezepelumab-ekko (TEZSPIRE®) |
- Sore throat
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- Hypersensitivity reactions: rash, red, itchy or water eyes
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