Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Nucala
(mepolizumab)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Severe eosinophilic asthmaNucala is indicated as an add-on treatment for severe refractory eosinophilic asthma in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years and older . Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)Nucala is indicated as an add-on therapy with intranasal corticosteroids for the treatment of adult patients with severe CRSwNP for whom therapy with systemic corticosteroids and/or surgery do not provide adequate control. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)Nucala is indicated as an add-on treatment for patients aged 6 years and older with relapsing-remitting or refractory eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)Nucala is indicated as an add-on treatment for adult patients with inadequately controlled hypereosinophilic syndrome without an identifiable non-haematologic secondary cause.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
mepolizumab
Category
Drugs for obstructive airway diseases
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited
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