XOLAIR^® (Omalizumab) For Subcutaneous Use is a steroid-free prescription medication given by injection to people who:

• Are 12 years of age and above
• Have moderate to severe persistent asthma
• Have asthma triggered by year-round allergens in the air. A simple skin or blood test will confirm that you have this kind of asthma
• Continue to have asthma symptoms even though they are taking inhaled steroids

XOLAIR is in a novel class of medications approved for the treatment of moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma.

Is XOLAIR right for you?

You may be taking asthma medications but can’t lead an active life or perform simple, everyday tasks because of your asthma. And you may have tried every medication out there, but still haven’t found relief.

You should consider XOLAIR (pronounced ZOH-lair) if you have moderate to severe persistent asthma, even if you are already taking inhaled steroids. But only a doctor can tell you if XOLAIR is the right treatment for you.

Explore this section to learn more about:

XOLAIR & IgE
Talking to Your Doctor About XOLAIR
Getting Started on XOLAIR
Answers to Common Questions

	WHO is XOLAIR for?
	XOLAIR® (omalizumab) for subcutaneous use is an injectable, prescription medicine for patients ages 12 and older. It is for patients with moderate to severe persistent allergic asthma caused by year-round allergens in the air. A skin or blood test is done to see if you have allergic asthma. XOLAIR is for patients who are not controlled by asthma medicines called inhaled steroids.
	XOLAIR helps reduce the number of asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma who still have asthma symptoms even though they are taking inhaled steroids.
	Important Limitations of Use
	XOLAIR has not been proven to work in other allergic conditions. XOLAIR is not a rescue medicine and should not be used to treat sudden asthma attacks. XOLAIR should not be used in children under 12 years of age.
	IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
	XOLAIR should always be injected in a doctor's office. You should read the Medication Guide before starting XOLAIR treatment and before each and every treatment.
	A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis has happened in some patients after they received XOLAIR. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition and can lead to death. Seek emergency medical treatment right away if symptoms occur. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
	wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, or trouble breathing low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid or weak heartbeat, anxiety, or feeling of "impending doom" flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing
	You should not receive XOLAIR if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a XOLAIR injection. Do not use XOLAIR if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
	In clinical studies 0.5% of patients receiving XOLAIR developed cancer, compared to 0.2% of patients receiving placebo (an injection with no active medicine).
	Joint inflammation or pain, rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes have been seen in patients taking XOLAIR. Talk to your doctor if you’ve experienced any of these signs and symptoms.
	In patients >12 years of age, the most commonly observed side effects in asthma studies that had a >1% difference between XOLAIR and placebo were joint pain (8%), pain (general) ( 7%), leg pain (4%), tiredness (fatigue) (3%), dizziness (3%), fracture (2%), arm pain (2%), itching (2%), inflammation of the skin (2%), and earache (2%).
	In asthma studies, the most common side effects in patients, who either needed to stop XOLAIR or needed medical attention, were injection site reaction (45%), viral infections (23%), upper respiratory tract infection (20%), sinusitis (16%), headache (15%), and sore throat (11%). These side effects were seen at the same rates in XOLAIR-treated patients as in patients in the control group who received placebo.
	XOLAIR is not a rescue medicine and should not be used to treat sudden asthma attacks.
	XOLAIR is not a substitute for the medicines you are already taking. Do not change or stop taking any of your other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to do so. You may not see an immediate improvement in your asthma when beginning XOLAIR therapy.
	You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch, or by calling 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report any side effects at 1-866-4XOLAIR (1-866-496-5247).
	Talk to your doctor for more information and if you have any questions about your treatment.
	Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for additional important safety information.