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"FDA Approves Xolair for Treating Severe Multiple Food Allergies"

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"FDA Approves Xolair for Treating Severe Multiple Food Allergies"
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The FDA has approved Xolair, a drug developed by Genentech, to help reduce severe allergic reactions caused by accidental exposure to certain foods such as milk, eggs, walnuts, and peanuts. This is the first medication approved by the FDA to protect against multiple food allergies, but it is not a cure and does not allow patients to consume allergens freely. The drug, administered by injection every two or four weeks, has shown promising results in helping some people tolerate foods they are allergic to, according to a study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. However, it comes with potential side effects and a high cost, ranging from $2,900 to $5,000 a month.

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