The injection of reslizumab may result in severe or potentially fatal adverse responses. A short time after the infusion has ended or even during the infusion itself, you could have an allergic response.

Each reslizumab injection will be administered to you in a hospital or doctor’s office. After receiving the drug, you will remain in the clinic for a while so your doctor or nurse can closely monitor you for any symptoms of an allergic reaction. If you encounter any of the following symptoms, let your doctor know: Itching, hives, difficulty swallowing, wheezing or breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, flushing, paleness, fainting, dizziness or lightheadedness, confusion, nausea or stomach discomfort, or swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue.

Consult your physician about the dangers of using reslizumab.

Some persons with asthma are treated with reslizumab injection in conjunction with other drugs. Reslizumab belongs to a group of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. It operates by lowering a certain class of white blood cells that could be a factor in your asthma.

Reslizumab is administered intravenously (into a vein) by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. It comes as a solution (liquid). Typically, it is given once every four weeks. You’ll get your dose of reslizumab in between 20 and 50 minutes.

The injection of reslizumab is not utilised to treat an asthma attack. To use during attacks, your doctor will prescribe a short-acting inhaler. See your doctor for advice on how to handle sudden asthma attack symptoms. Talk to your doctor if your asthma symptoms worsen or if you experience episodes more frequently.

If your doctor has prescribed another medicine for you, do not stop taking it or reduce the dosage unless specifically instructed to do so.

For a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

Before receiving reslizumab injection,

• If you have an allergy to reslizumab, any other drugs, or any of the ingredients in reslizumab injection, inform your doctor and pharmacist right away. For a list of the ingredients, consult your pharmacist or the manufacturer’s patient information.
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist about any additional prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products you are now taking or intend to use. Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
• If you have a parasite infection, let your doctor know.
• Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Call your doctor if you fall pregnant while having reslizumab injection.

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

Certain adverse effects can be very harmful. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you encounter any of the signs and symptoms mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section.

The injection of reslizumab may make you more likely to get some types of cancer. You should discuss the dangers of using this drug with your doctor.

Further negative effects from reslizumab injection are possible. If you have any strange side effects while taking this medicine, call your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

Keep all of your doctor’s appointments.

If you have any inquiries regarding reslizumab injection, ask your pharmacist.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.