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Fasenra TM
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Active ingredients: benralizumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FASENRA benralizumab 30 mg in 1 mL solution for injection prefilled syringeWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Asthma FASENRA is indicated as add-on therapy in patients aged 12 years and over with severe eosinophilic asthma (blood eosinophil count equal to or greater than 300 cells/ micro litres or equal to or greater than 150 cells/micro litres if on oral corticosteroid treatment) (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties [Clinical Trials]).,Relapsed or refractory Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) FASENRA is indicated as an add-on treatment for relapsing or refractory Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA) in adult patients aged 18 years and over (see Section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties [Clinical Trials]).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Subcutaneous
- FASENRA is a clear to opalescent, colourless to yellow solution for injection in a prefilled syringe.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Heat
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient benralizumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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