Login
Create an account - Homepage
- Browse medications
- A
- Actemra
Actemra Tocilizumab and/or alternatives
Actemra Actpen 162mg/0.9mL
Marketed as Actemra in Canada Manufacturer: Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd. Source Country : CanadaShipped from : Canada
-
This item requires a prescription from your doctor
-
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. -
Please note that the source country, shipping country and/or manufacture may vary depending on availability.
Description of Actemra
Actemra is a man-made protein that inhibits the activity of a naturally-occurring chemical, interleukin-6, that promotes inflammation. The generic name of this drug is Tocilizumab. This drug is administered through an intravenous injection.
The drug is available in form of single-use vials of strength 20mg/ml. You should buy Actemra only on a recommendation of a doctor.
Indications & Dosage of Actemra
Actemra is indicated for adult patients with mild to serious rheumatoid arthritis. This drug is also used, often in combination with other arthritis drugs, to treat Still’s disease (juvenile idiopathic arthritis) in pediatric patients above 2 years of age.
The recommended dosage range for adult patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis is Actemra 4mg/kg – Actemra 8mg/kg, administered intravenously for one hour once in seven days for four weeks.
Pediatric patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are administered Actemra intravenously for one hour once every 14 days. The exact dosage is calculated on the basis of the patient’s body weight. The recommended dosage for children weighing less than 30kg is Actemra 12mg/kg. Children weighing 30kg or more are administered a dosage of Actemra 8mg/kg.
Side Effects & Interactions of Actemra
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects during treatment:
- Loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, stomach pain, black or tarry stools, yellow eyes or skin
- Severe stomach ache with constipation
- Easy bruising or unusual or easy bleeding
- Severe chest pain
In some cases, patients may experience an allergic reaction after taking Actemra. Stop your medication and contact your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, hives, trouble swallowing, facial flushness, or severe skin rashes after taking a dose of this drug.
Other side effects of this drug are:
- Dizziness, headache
- Itching
- Sore throat, sinus pain, or runny nose
Unwanted drug interactions may occur if you take certain drugs in combination with Actemra. If you are taking any other drugs, inform your doctor about it. Tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, and herbal drugs that you are taking.
Shared below is a partial list of drugs that may interact with Actemra:
- Warfarin
- Procainamide, Quinidine, or Disopyramide
- Other arthritis medications like Naproxen, Piroxicam, Aspirin, Celecoxib, Etodolac, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Methotrexate, and others
- Atorvastatin or lovastatin
- Tacrolimus or Sirolimus
- Digoxin
- Cyclosporine
Warnings & Precautions of Actemra
The risk of serious infections occurring may increase if you are using Actemra. You must seek immediate medical help if you show any early signs of infection like body aches, fever, flu symptoms, chills, shortness of breath, weight loss, sweating, diarrhea, painful urination, fatigue, tiredness, or cough.
During treatment, avoid being around people who have infection or are sick. Do not receive any live vaccine for the time you are taking this drug.
Your doctor is likely to ask you undergo certain tests prior to treatment to ensure that you do not have tuberculosis. If you have or have had tuberculosis, inform your doctor about it. Also, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have or have had:
- Liver disease
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Hepatitis B
- HIV or AIDS
- Stomach ulcer, diverticulitis, or stomach bleeding
- Cancer
- Weak immune system
Actemra comes under the category of pregnancy category C drugs. In other words, the safety of this drug in pregnancy is unknown. Consult your doctor before using Actemra if you are pregnant.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: All medical content is supplied by a third party company who is independent from this web site. As such, this web site can not guarantee the reliability, accuracy, and /or medical efficacy of the information provided. In all circumstances, you should seek the advice of a health professional pertaining to drug, treatment and/or medical condition advice. Note that not all products are shipped by our contracted Canadian pharmacy. This website contracts with dispensaries around the world that ship products directly to our customers. Some of the jurisdiction include but are not limited to United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, India, Canada, Vanuatu, Mauritius, and USA. The items within your order may be shipped from any one of these jurisdiction depending on the availability and cost of the products at the time you place your order. The products are sourced from these countries as well as others. Please note that the product appearance may vary from actual product received depending on availability. The content above has been supplied by a third party who is contracted to, and also independent from, this web site. This web site cannot guarantee the accuracy, reliability or medical efficacy of the content provided. It is suggested that you always seek the advice of a health professional for treatment, drug or medical condition advice.
- Lowest Price Guarantee
- Delivery Guaranteed
- Safe & Secure Ordering
- International Fulfillment Centers
- Average Shipping Time of 2 Weeks
- Free Refill Reminders by Phone and Email
- Free Prescription Requests From Your Doctor's Office
