Asthma Medication Receives New Warning

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Date

2015-01

Department

Sandra R. Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions

Program

Nursing

Citation of Original Publication

Aschenbrenner, D. S. (2015). Asthma medication receives new warning. AJN American Journal Of Nursing, 115(1), 22-23. doi:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000459621.92420.e0

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Abstract

The labeling of omalizumab (Xolair), a drug used to treat allergic asthma, now carries a warning that its use may slightly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. The drug may also pose an increased risk of inducing cancer.