Comprometidos con Ayudarle a Conseguir Sus Medicamentos

Saber qué esperar puede suponer una gran diferencia. Podemos ayudarle en todos los pasos necesarios para obtener XOLAIR.

Preguntas Frecuentes

Acerca de XOLAIR Access Solutions

XOLAIR Access Solutions es un recurso para personas que toman XOLAIR. Le brindamos acceso al medicamento que necesita.

Me Preocupa Tener Que Pagar XOLAIR

Puede haber opciones para ayudarle a conseguir el XOLAIR que le ha prescrito el médico. XOLAIR Access Solutions puede derivarle a diversas opciones de asistencia a pacientes.

Hemos cambiado el nombre de GATCF a Genentech Patient Foundation. Hemos hecho este cambio como muestra del compromiso que tenemos por ayudar a los pacientes y para que sea más fácil de recordar.

Cómo Conseguir Mi Medicamento

Podría suceder que no le den XOLAIR inmediatamente. En primer lugar, la consulta de su médico o la farmacia especializada deberán verificar que su plan de seguro médico cubra esta medicamento. Esto es lo que se llama “investigación de prestaciones” (benefits investigation). Quizá deban también enviar más información antes de que su plan cubra el medicamento. Esto es lo que se llama “autorización previa” (prior authorization).

Cómo Inscribirse en XOLAIR Access Solutions

  1. Debe rellenar el formulario llamado PAN.
  2. Su médico debe rellenar el formulario llamado SMN. Usted no tiene que rellenar nada en este formulario.
  3. Su médico envía los dos formularios a XOLAIR Access Solutions.

Hay dos formas de rellenar el formulario PAN:

  • Puede rellenar el formulario en línea por internet 
  • Puede descargarlo e imprimirlo para cumplimentarlo en papel

El formulario PAN nos permite comentar su información sobre salud con su médico y su plan de seguro médico. No podemos trabajar con usted sin tener el PAN firmado.

Usted no necesita hacer nada más, pero su médico sí. Debe enviar el formulario llamado Declaración de Necesidad Médica (SMN por sus siglas en inglés). Este formulario nos indica que su médico quiere tratarle con XOLAIR. Asegúrese de que el médico nos envía el SMN para que le podamos ayudar.

Usted no tiene que rellenar nada en el formulario SMN.

Mi Plan Médico ha Rechazado la Cobertura de XOLAIR

Si su plan de seguro médico no cubre XOLAIR, usted y la consulta de su médico pueden realizar una apelación. Consulte a su médico para saber si necesita presentar una petición.

Disponemos de recursos para ayudarle a usted y a su médico a realizar una apelación.

Disponemos de recursos para ayudarle a usted y a su médico a realizar una apelación. Usted o la consulta de su médico debe realizar una apelación directamente con su plan de seguro médico.

Esto depende de su plan de seguro médico. Debe preguntar directamente a su plan cuál es su proceso. En ocasiones el proceso de apelación es rápido. No obstante, una apelación puede tardar varios meses si apela varias veces.

Mi Seguro Médico Puede Cambiar

Si su seguro cambia mientras está tomando XOLAIR, llámenos. Podemos ayudarle a comprender su nueva cobertura.

Genentech Patient Foundation proporciona XOLAIR gratis a las personas que no tienen cobertura de seguro o que tienen problemas financieros, y a personas con determinado nivel de ingresos.

Es responsabilidad suya y de su médico cumplimentar y enviar toda la documentación necesaria a su plan de seguro médico. Genentech y Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation no pueden garantizar que su plan cubra los tratamientos.

PAN=siglas en inglés de Autorización del Paciente y Aviso de Solicitud Para Transmitir Información Médica a Genentech Access Solutions y a Genentech® Access to Care Foundation.

SMN=siglas en inglés de Declaración de Necesidad Médica.

Important Safety Information & Indication

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What it Treats

What is XOLAIR?

XOLAIR® (omalizumab) for subcutaneous use is an injectable prescription medicine used to treat:

  • moderate to severe persistent asthma in patients 6 years of age or older whose asthma symptoms are not controlled by asthma medicines called inhaled corticosteroids. A skin or blood test is performed to see if a patient has allergies to year-round allergens.
  • chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU; chronic hives without a known cause) in patients 12 years of age and older who continue to have hives that are not controlled by H1 antihistamine treatment.

XOLAIR is not used to treat other allergic conditions, other forms of urticaria, acute bronchospasm or status asthmaticus.

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about XOLAIR?

Severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can happen when you receive XOLAIR. The reaction can occur after the first dose, or after many doses. It may also occur right after a XOLAIR injection or days later. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition and can lead to death. Go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction:

  • wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, or trouble breathing
  • low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid or weak heartbeat, anxiety, or feeling of “impending doom”
  • flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm
  • swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing

Your healthcare provider will monitor you closely for symptoms of an allergic reaction while you are receiving XOLAIR and for a period of time after your injection. Your healthcare provider should talk to you about getting medical treatment if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction after leaving the healthcare provider’s office or treatment center.

Do not receive XOLAIR if you are allergic to omalizumab or any of the ingredients in XOLAIR.

Before receiving XOLAIR, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have a latex allergy or any other allergies (such as food allergy or seasonal allergies). The needle cap on the XOLAIR prefilled syringe may contain latex.
  • have sudden breathing problems (bronchospasm)
  • have ever had a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • have or have had a parasitic infection
  • have or have had cancer
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if XOLAIR may harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if XOLAIR passes into your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while you receive XOLAIR.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.

How should I receive XOLAIR?

  • XOLAIR should be given by your healthcare provider, in a healthcare setting.
  • XOLAIR is given in 1 or more injections under the skin (subcutaneous), 1 time every 2 or 4 weeks.
  • In asthma patients, a blood test for a substance called IgE must be performed prior to starting XOLAIR to determine the appropriate dose and dosing frequency.
  • In patients with chronic hives, a blood test is not necessary to determine the dose or dosing frequency.
  • Do not decrease or stop taking any of your other asthma or hive medicine unless your healthcare providers tell you to.
  • You may not see improvement in your symptoms right away after XOLAIR treatment.

What are the possible side effects of XOLAIR?

XOLAIR may cause serious side effects, including:

  • See,“What is the most important information I should know about XOLAIR” regarding the risk of anaphylaxis.
  • Cancer. Cases of cancer were observed in some people who received XOLAIR.
  • Inflammation of your blood vessels. Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who receive XOLAIR. This usually, but not always, happens in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is being stopped or the dose is being lowered. It is not known whether this is caused by XOLAIR. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have rash; chest pain; shortness of breath; or a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of your arms or legs.
  • Fever, muscle aches, and rash. Some people who take XOLAIR get these symptoms 1 to 5 days after receiving a XOLAIR injection. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
  • Parasitic infection. Some people who are at a high risk for parasite (worm) infections, get a parasite infection after receiving XOLAIR. Your healthcare provider can test your stool to check if you have a parasite infection.
  • Heart and circulation problems. Some people who receive XOLAIR have had chest pain, heart attack, blood clots in the lungs or legs, or temporary symptoms of weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or altered vision. It is not known whether this is caused by XOLAIR.

The most common side effects of XOLAIR:

  • In adults and children 12 years of age and older with asthma: pain especially in your arms and legs, dizziness, feeling tired, skin rash, bone fractures, and pain or discomfort of your ears.
  • In children 6 to less than 12 years of age with asthma: common cold symptoms, headache, fever, sore throat, pain or discomfort of your ear, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and nose bleeds.
  • In people with chronic idiopathic urticaria: nausea, headaches, swelling of the inside of your nose, throat or sinuses, cough, joint pain, and upper respiratory tract infection.

These are not all the possible side effects of XOLAIR. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555 or Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 888-669-6682.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide for additional Important Safety Information.