is vital Cinqair Generic Name: Reslizumab (res LIZ ue mab) Brand Name: Cinqair Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Warning Rarely, allergic reactions have happened with Cinqair (reslizumab). This has happened as early as the second dose of this medicine. These reactions can be life-threatening. You will be watched closely during and after the infusion. Tell your doctor if you have any bad effects during or after the infusion. Uses of Cinqair: It is used to treat asthma. Do not use Cinqair to treat an asthma attack. Use a rescue inhaler. Talk with your doctor. Slideshow Prednisone: 12 Things You Should Know What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cinqair? If you have an allergy to this medicine or any part of Cinqair. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have a parasite infection. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cinqair? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Cinqair. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Call your doctor right away if your breathing problems get worse, if your rescue inhaler does not work as well, or if you need to use your rescue inhaler more often. If you are switching to this medicine from a steroid, do not stop taking the steroid all of a sudden. The dose of the steroid may need to be slowly lowered to avoid side effects. Talk with the doctor. Rarely, abnormal growth of cells or tissue in the body that may or may not be cancer has happened with Cinqair. Talk with your doctor. If you are also taking an oral or inhaled steroid, talk with your doctor. Do not stop taking it without talking with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Cinqair) best taken? Use Cinqair as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as an infusion into a vein over a period of time. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Shortness of breath. Upset stomach or throwing up. Dizziness or passing out. Flushing. Pale skin. Feeling confused. A fast heartbeat. What are some other side effects of Cinqair? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Throat pain. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Cinqair? If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Cinqair, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Cinqair (reslizumab). It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Cinqair. Review Date: December 6, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Cinqair (reslizumab) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 2 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: interleukin inhibitors Consumer resources Cinqair Cinqair (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Cinqair (AHFS Monograph) Cinqair (FDA) Related treatment guides Asthma Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Cinqair Rating 2 User Reviews 8.5 /10 2 User Reviews 8.5 Rate it! Manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 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