Generic name:dupilumab [ doo-PIL-us-mab ]
Drug class:Interleukin inhibitors
What is Dupixent?
Dupixent is a prescription medicine that works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of inflammation that plays a major role in atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
Dupixent is used to treat moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that cannot be controlled with topical medicines applied to the skin. It is used for eczema in adults and children who are at least 6 months old.
Dupixent is used together with other medications to treat moderate-to-severe asthma that is not controlled with other asthma medicines. It is used for asthma in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.
Dupixent is used to treat a condition called chronic rhinosinusitis (long-term sinus inflammation) that is associated with nasal polyps in adults.
Dupixent is also used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adults and children 12 years of age and older, who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
Warnings
Follow all directions on your Dupixent label and package insert. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
To make sure Dupixent is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- an allergy to dupilumab
- if you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
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