Actemra is a drug indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, relieving symptoms of joint pain, swelling, pressure and inflammation.In addition, when used in combination with other medicines, Actemra is also indicated for the treatment of juvenile polyartic idiopathic arthritis and systemic idiopathic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
This drug contains Tocilizumab, an antibody that blocks the action of a protein responsible for chronic inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis, thus preventing the immune system from attacking healthy tissues.
The price of Actemra ranges from 1800 to 2250 reais and can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
Actemra is an injectable medicine that should be administered intravenously by a qualified doctor, nurse or health care professional.Recommended doses should be indicated by your doctor and administered once every 4 weeks.
Some of the side effects of Actemra may include respiratory infection, inflammation under the skin accompanied by discomfort, redness and pain, pneumonia, herpes, stomach pain, canker sores, gastritis, itching, hives, headache, dizziness, increased cholesterol, weight gain, cough, insufficiency.breath and conjunctivitis.
Actemra is contraadized in patients with severe infections and in patients allergic to tocilizumab or one of the components of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have recently received a vaccine, have liver or kidney or heart problems or diseases, diabetes, a history of tuberculosis, or if you have an infection, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment..