Actemra (Tocilizumab)

Actemra is called RoActrema in Europe.

Information About Actemra (Tocilizumab)

Actemra is a concentrated solution for IV infusion that is sterile, clear to opalescent, and colorless to pale yellow solution.

Actemra is indicated for treating moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adult patients.

Actemra is indicated for treating patients aged 2 years and older with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA).

Product Highlights

Used for treating severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adult patients.

Used for treating active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) in patients aged 2 years and older.

Actemra is indicated for treating patients aged 2 years and older with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA).

Actemra is indicated for slowing the rate of decline in lung function in adults with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD).

Actemra was also use in COVID-19 treatment.

Key Ingredients

• Concentrate for Solution for IV infusion
• Polysorbate 80,
• sucrose,
• Dibasic sodium phosphate dodecahydrate,
• Monobasic sodium
• Phosphate dihydrate and water for injections
• Solution for SC Injection
• Histidine
• Histidine hydrochloride,
• Polysorbate 80,
• Arginine hydrochloride,
• Methionine and water for injections.

Key Benefits

• Treat active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
• Use in treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) in adult patients.
• Actemra is indicated for treating chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell-induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older.
• Actemra is indicated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation.

Direction For Use

• Consult with a doctor or pharmacist.

Side Effects:

• Upper respiratory tract infections mean common cold & sinus infections.
• Headache
• Increased blood pressure
• Injection site reactions

Safety Concern

• Read the details on the label carefully before use.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Syringes and pens should never be reused.
• Dispose of the full container according to local requirements or as instructed by your healthcare provider.

Avoid Taking Actemra (Tocilizumab) If:

• Don't take Actemra if you are allergic to acotiamide or any other ingredients in Actemra.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding please consult with your doctor.

This product requires special packaging to maintain its integrity during the shipping process. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICATION if the attached temperature indicator shows that the medication was exposed to temperatures below 2 degrees or above 8 degrees Celsius, and contact the pharmacy immediately.