Actemra

Alternate Name: Actemra ACTPen

Description: Actemra is a prescription medication prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The generic version of this medication is Tocilizumab. The average retail price of Actemra is around $444 for a 4 ml supply of 20 mg/mL injectable solution. Use our LowerMyRx savings offer at participating pharmacies near you to get a discount off the retail price of Actemra.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antirheumatic, Immunological Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 80 MG/4ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, multiple sclerosis, stomach or bowel disease (including diverticulitis, ulcers), or a weak immune system (including HIV, cancer). Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection (including hepatitis B or tuberculosis) or an infection that keeps coming back. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for serious infectionsStomach or bowel problemsLiver problemsIncreased risk of cancerSerious skin reactionsHigh cholesterol in the blood You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis (TB) before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive TB skin test or has been exposed to TB. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Trouble breathing Vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how tocilizumab works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra, certolizumab, cyclosporine, dextromethorphan, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, methotrexate, omeprazole, rituximab, theophyllineBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine that weakens the immune system (including a cancer or steroid medicine)Medicine to lower cholesterol (including atorvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. Your child's vaccines need to be current before he or she begins using tocilizumab. Ask your child's doctor if you have questions about this., This medicine may increase your risk of cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk., You may get infections more easily while you use this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of an infection, such as fever, chills, or a cough., This medicine may cause serious stomach and bowel problems, especially if you have a history of ulcers or diverticulosis. Check with your doctor right away if you have severe stomach cramps or pain, black, tarry stools, diarrhea, fever, or vomiting while being treated with this medicine., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.