Brand name: Simponi IV TM
Active ingredients: golimumab
What it is used for
SIMPONI IV,Rheumatoid arthritis (RA),SIMPONI IV, in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for:,The treatment of moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients when the response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy, including methotrexate, has been inadequate. SIMPONI IV has also been shown to inhibit the progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray.,Psoriatic arthritis (PsA),SIMPONI IV, alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for:,The treatment of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis in adult patients when the response to previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy has been inadequate.,Ankylosing spondylitis (AS),SIMPONI IV is indicated for:,The treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis in adult patients
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Shake
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Visual appearance
Solution as a colourless to light yellow solution
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient golimumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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