Blood Irradiation Therapy - Xolair (Omalizumab) Interaction
Herbal: Blood Irradiation Therapy
Drug: Omalizumab
Brand names:
Xolair
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Jul 22, 2023
Interaction Details
Omalizumab is classified as belonging to the following category: Immunosuppressants
Clinical research suggests that blood irradiation therapy may stimulate immune function in some patients. Theoretically, concurrent use of blood irradiation therapy might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), and other corticosteroids (glucocorticoids).
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists
References
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- Tkachenko IuIa, Kovalenko NN, Kogosova LS, et al. [The clinico-immunological characteristics of bronchial asthma patients undergoing autologous ultraviolet blood irradiation]. Lik Sprava 1993;(8):59-62.
- Gorskova VA, Evmenov VF, Zaitseva TS, et al. [Effects of surgical intervention and intravascular irradiation of blood with helium-neon laser on the state humoral autoimmunity in oncological patients]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 1991;(9):92-8.
- Xiao X, Chu X, Ni J. [Effect of intravascular laser irradiation of blood and traditional Chinese medical therapy on immune function in senile cerebral infarction patients of kidney deficiency type]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2000;20(4):264-6.
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- Neimark AI, Muzalevskaia NI. [Low-intensity laser radiation in preoperative preparation of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia]. Urologiia 2000;(1):11-5.
- Chernushenko EF, Dziublik AI, Naida IV, et al. [Effects of intravascular laser irradiation of blood on the immune status of patients with bronchial obstructive diseases of the lungs]. Klin Med (Mosk) 1991;69(12):51-3.
Omalizumab Overview
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Omalizumab injection is used to decrease the number of asthma attacks (sudden episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and trouble breathing) in adults and children 6 years of age and older with allergic asthma (asthma caused by inhaling substances such as dander, pollen, and dust mites) whose symptoms are not controlled with inhaled steroids. It is also used to treat nasal polyps (swelling of the lining of the nose) in adults whose symptoms are not controlled with inhaled steroids. Omalizumab is also used to treat chronic hives without a known cause that cannot successfully be treated with antihistamine medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), cetirizine (Zyrtec), hydroxyzine (Vistaril), and loratadine (Claritin) in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Omalizumab is not used to treat other forms of hives or allergic conditions. Omalizumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the body that causes the symptoms of allergic asthma, nasal polyps, and hives.
Blood Irradiation Therapy - More Interactions
Blood Irradiation Therapy interacts with 311 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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