Actemra is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Secondary and off-label uses of Actemra have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actemra. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Actemra also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Chest Pain, Cough. Such side effects of Actemra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Actemra has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actemra related warnings talks about Actemra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Actemra can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Actemra in conditions like Fungal Infections, Blood Infection (Sepsis). Some other conditions that can be affected by Actemra are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Actemra have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Actemra is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
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