Cimzia™

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Rheumatoid arthritis Cimzia is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adult patients. Combined with MTX in case of either an inadequate response or intolerance to previous therapy with one or more disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or As monotherapy in case of a contraindication or intolerance to MTX (see Section 4.2 Dose and Method of Administration). Cimzia has been shown to reduce the rate of progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray, when given in combination with MTX. Cimzia in combination with MTX is indicated for the treatment of severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis in adults not previously treated with MTX or other DMARDs.,Psoriatic arthritis Cimzia is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis where response to previous disease modifying antirheumatic drug therapy (DMARDs) has been inadequate. Cimzia has been shown to improve physical function.,Ankylosing spondylitis Cimzia is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active, ankylosing spondylitis who have been intolerant to or have had inadequate response to at least one nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).,Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Cimzia is indicated for the treatment of adults with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) with objective signs of inflammation as indicated by elevated C reactive protein (CRP) and /or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) change, who have had an inadequate response to, or are intolerant to, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).,Plaque psoriasis Cimzia is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Subcutaneous
• Clear to opalescent, colourless to yellow liquid, essentially free of visible particles.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Certolizumab pegol

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.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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