Nucala Injection: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Nucala Injection
| Generic name | mepolizumab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | monoclonal antibody |
| Forms | Solution for injection in pre-filled pen (auto-injector), Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (safety syringe), Lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial for reconstitution |
Nucala is a prescription injectable medicine that contains mepolizumab, an antibody that blocks a protein called interleukin-5 (IL-5). It is used to reduce high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell linked to inflammation in several conditions.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.