Cinqair Side Effects

Generic name: reslizumab

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 12, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Cinqair Side Effects associated with reslizumab. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Cinqair.

Applies to reslizumab: intravenous solution.

Precautions

Your doctor will check your progress closely while you are receiving this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to receive it and to check for unwanted effects.

This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.

Keep using your corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, in addition to this medicine. This includes steroid medicines that are taken by mouth or inhaled (including cortisone, fluticasone, prednisone).

Using this medicine may increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

It is important to tell your doctor that you are pregnant while you are receiving this medicine.

Common side effects of Cinqair

Some side effects of reslizumab may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Serious side effects of Cinqair

Along with its needed effects, reslizumab (the active ingredient contained in Cinqair) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking reslizumab:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to reslizumab: intravenous solution.

Gastrointestinal adverse events

• Common (1% to 10%): Oropharyngeal pain^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Very common (10% or more): Elevated baseline creatine phosphokinase (CPK) (14%)^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anaphylaxis^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Treatment emergent anti-reslizumab (the active ingredient contained in Cinqair) antibody response (low titer and often transient)^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Very common (10% or more): Elevated baseline creatine phosphokinase (CPK) (14%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Myalgia, chest pain, neck pain, muscle spasms, extremity pain, muscle fatigue, musculoskeletal pain^[Ref]

Oncologic

• Frequency not reported: Malignancy^[Ref]

See also:

Frequently asked questions

• Does Cinqair treat all types of asthma?

Further information

Cinqair side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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