Actemra 400mg Vial Of 20ml Solution For Infusion

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Actemra injection during pregnancy?

Actemra should not be given during pregnancy unless needed due to lack of safety information. Women of childbearing age should use proper contraception during and after 3 months of the treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Actemra injection while breastfeeding?

It is unknown whether Actemra passes into breast milk or not. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding your baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Actemra injection?

Actemra can give you minor dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machines if you experience such symptoms.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Actemra injection?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Actemra.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any existing infection or you have developed an infection while on treatment, this medicine changes the body's immune response and can cause serious infections, close monitoring is needed.
• You have diabetes, lung problem (interstitial lung disease) or inflammation in the digestive tract (diverticulitis).
• You have a liver disorder and increased laboratory finding of liver enzymes, as this injection is associated with serious liver disorders.
• You have developed an allergic reaction like rash, itching or swelling after the injection.
• Your cholesterol level may go up and blood count can be abnormal, close monitoring is advised.
• You have hepatitis infection or a history of tuberculosis, it should be excluded before starting treatment with Actemra, as it can reactivate tuberculosis.
• Be cautious if you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and adhere to the standard treatment.
• You should not take live vaccines if you on treatment with Actemra.