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Mepolizumab

 
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    Mepolizumab
    Nucala 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • A humanised monoclonal antibody directed against IL-5, a cytokine that stimulates maturation, growth and activation of eosinophils.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Severe refractory eosinophilic asthma.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Injection site reactions
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Myalgias
  • Fatigue
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