Name: Simponi (Golimumab)
SKU: 65196
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Description

Simponi (Golimumab) is an antirheumatic agent. It is typically used to treat some types of arthritis (a condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint). It may also have other uses.

Additional information

Simponi (Golimumab) dosage varies based on the condition being treated. Your doctor or pharmacist may have recommended a schedule that suits you better. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. After proper training in subcutaneous injection (under the skin) technique, patients may self-inject if their doctor determines it is appropriate, with necessary medical follow-up. Patients should be instructed to inject the full amount of the drug. If multiple injections are needed, they should be given at different sites on the body.

WARNING: Use with caution in patients with heart failure, a condition where the heart doesn't pump enough blood. Use with caution in elderly patients. Patients receiving golimumab have an increased risk of serious infections, which may lead to hospitalization and/or death.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause constipation, dizziness, nausea, fever, or injection site reactions.
It may cause infection, high blood pressure, and a skin rash.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to golimumab or any other component of the formulation, patients with severe infections, or moderate to severe heart conditions failure.

Animal reproduction studies have not shown a risk to the fetus, and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. If you're planning a pregnancy, become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.

A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.

Warning

Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.