What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Cancer or a history of cancer
- Parasitic (helminth) infection
- An unusual or allergic reaction to reslizumab, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Interactions are not expected.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Your condition will be monitored carefully each time you receive this medication and for a short time after each infusion.
Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better. If your symptoms get worse or if you need your rescue asthma medication more often, call your care team right away.
Do not stop taking your other asthma medications unless your care team tells you to.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medication.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medication can cause serious and life-threatening allergic reactions. These reactions may occur with your first dose or at any time during treatment. Your care team will watch you closely. Tell your care team right away if you have a skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble breathing, fast or irregular heartbeat, or feel faint or lightheaded.
This medicine should only be given by a healthcare provider who has special training and experience in using it.
This medicine should be given to you in the hospital, a clinic, or in a healthcare treatment setting.