Actemra 400mg

When can I undergo Actemra injections?

You can only be prescribed this medication by a qualified rheumatologist.

Actemra is used to treat latter stages of rheumatoid arthritis, considering that it has not been used for treatment before. Adult patients can undergo treatment for rheumatoid or juvenile arthritis when using Actemra in combination with methotrexate. If the patient has an intolerance to methotrexate, Actemra may be used as monotherapy. Inflammation has been noticed to decrease and/or disappear with the use of Actemra (Tocilizumab).

Contraindictions

– Actemra injections cannot be administered to pregnant women and children under the age of three.
– Consult your doctor before treatment to avoid any possible reactions of the body.
– Treatment should be postponed if you have acute infectious diseases.
– If symptoms such as dizziness, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, nausea, and/or weakness in the body occur, treatment should be discontinued.
– It is forbidden to introduce the drug to persons with diabetes and gastritis.