@xolair_omalizumab: Lauren has a severe milk allergy. Hear more about how she navigates life with a food allergy. Expand for XOLAIR® (omalizumab) safety, including serious side effects, as well as the XOLAIR full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide. What is XOLAIR? XOLAIR® (omalizumab) for subcutaneous use is an injectable prescription medicine used to treat food allergy in people 1 year of age and older to reduce allergic reactions that may occur after accidentally eating one or more foods to which you are allergic. While taking XOLAIR you should continue to avoid all foods to which you are allergic. It is not known if XOLAIR is safe and effective in people with food allergy under 1 year of age. XOLAIR should not be used for the emergency treatment of any allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. What is the most important information I should know about XOLAIR? Severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can happen when you receive XOLAIR. The reaction can occur after the first dose, or after many doses. It may also occur right after a XOLAIR injection or days later. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition and can lead to death. Go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction: •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 Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for symptoms of an allergic reaction while you are receiving XOLAIR and for a period of time after treatment is initiated. Your healthcare provider should talk to you about getting medical treatment if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for additional Important Safety Information in our pinned post. #XOLAIR #omalizumab #FoodAllergies

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