ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION

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Composition FOR Actemra 400mg Injection

Tocilizumab(400mg)

food interaction for Actemra Injection

alcohol interaction for Actemra Injection

pregnancy interaction for Actemra Injection

lactation interaction for Actemra Injection

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

No interaction found/established

Consuming alcohol with ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION does not cause any harmful side effects.

SAFE

ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Actemra 400mg Injection

Tocilizumab(400mg)

Actemra injection uses

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How actemra injection works

ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.

Common side effects of actemra injection

Headache, High blood pressure, Upper respiratory tract infection, Increased liver enzymes, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Low blood platelets, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Diverticulitis, Mouth ulcer, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Dyslipidemia, Gastrointestinal perforation, Hypersensitivity, Liver injury

SUBSTITUTES FOR Actemra Injection

No substitutes found

Expert advice FOR Actemra Injection

Tocilizumab is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein.
You may be asked for regular blood tests to check blood counts, cholesterol level and liver functioning during the treatment.
It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery.
It makes it hard to fight with an infection. Inform your doctor if you notice fever, cough or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Frequently asked questions FOR Actemra 400mg Injection

Tocilizumab

Q. Who should be treated with ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION?

ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION should be given for treating patients suffering from moderate to severe Covid-19 infection who have persistent reduction in their oxygen levels (a condition called hypoxia) that continues to get worse. The hypoxia may continue to get worsened even after 24 to 48 hours of treatment with corticosteroids and supportive care.

Q. Is ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION recommended for all Covid-19 patients? If not, why?

No, ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION is not recommended for all Covid-19 patients. This is because ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION has its own potential health hazards. ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION can lead to persistent serious infection and prolonged multiplication and shedding of the virus causing infection, so, it must be given only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved.

Q. What are the side effects of ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION?

The potential side effects of ACTEMRA 400 MG INJECTION include anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction) with infusion, transaminitis (very high levels of liver enzymes due to which they start moving into the bloodstream), leukopenia (a condition where a person has reduced white blood cells and hence increased risk for infections) and neutropenia (a condition where a person has abnormally low number of cells called neutrophils, that fight infections in our body). Some other side effects are risk of serious bacterial infections, viral infections and reactivation of tuberculosis (TB) virus.