Expert advice for Actemra Injection
ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION is injected into the vein. The infusion takes about 1 hour. Some people feel better quite quickly after receiving the injection while others may take longer. Get blood tests done regularly. This is to make sure that ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION is not harming your liver, blood counts or cholesterol. ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION has not been studied in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are, or planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding. ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION could make it harder for you to fight infections. It is best to stop taking ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION if you have a fever or think you have an infection, or you have been given antibiotics to treat an infection. Have a tuberculosis skin test & chest x-ray done before starting ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION. It can rarely cause reactions (redness, pain, & itching) at the injection site. Tell your doctor if these are severe.
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Composition
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Tocilizumab (400mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Increased blood pressure, Upper respiratory tract infection, Increased liver enzymes, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages). |
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How to works
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How Actemra Injection works
ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases. |
