Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Nucala
(United States) [Available]Synonyms :
mepolizumab
Class :
Drugs for asthma and COPD & Anti-Asthmatic (monoclonal antibody)
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Prefilled syringe with solution, Subcutaneous:Â
40 mg/0.4ml (1 ml)Â
100 mg/ml (1 ml)Â Â
Solution reconstituted and auto-injector, subcutaneous:Â
100 mgÂ
100
mg
Subcutaneous (SC)
4
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Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Prefilled syringe with solution, Subcutaneous:Â
40 mg/0.4ml (1 ml)Â
100 mg/ml (1 ml)Â Â
Solution reconstituted and auto-injector, subcutaneous:Â
100 mgÂ
Age: 6-12 years
40 mg subcutaneous (SC) every 4 weeks
Age: >12 years
100 mg subcutaneous (SC) every 4 weeks
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it may enhance the adverse effects when combined with aducanumab
may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects when combined
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with quinolones, resulting in an enhanced serum level
it may diminish the excretion rate when combined with quinolones, resulting in an enhanced serum level
may increase the risk of sedation
may increase the risk of sedation
may increase the risk of sedation
may increase the risk of sedation
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
aspirin, chlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
may increase the risk of adverse effects
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Injection site reactionÂ
Pain at the injection siteÂ
Swelling at the injection siteÂ
headache Â
1% to 10%Â
EczemaÂ
PruritisÂ
Skin rashÂ
DiarrheaÂ
Urinary tract infectionÂ
AngioedemaÂ
Hypersensitivity reactionarthralgiaÂ
Dry noseÂ
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AngioedemaÂ
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Pregnancy consideration: only preferred if conventional therapies do not work to treat asthma in pregnancy.Â
Lactation: Mepolizumab excretion in breast milk is not known. Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: MepolizumabÂ
Pronounced: me-po -li-zu-mab Â
Why do we use mepolizumab?Â
Mepolizumab is used to treat asthma, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, sinus problems with nasal polyps. It can also be prescribed by your doctor for other conditions. For asthma attack use a rescue inhaler and talk with your doctor
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