Simponi IV TM
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Active ingredients: golimumab
Pack: Simponi IV 50 mg/4 mL injection, 4 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SIMPONI golimumab (rmc) 50 mg/4 mL concentrate for solution for infusion vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
SIMPONI IV,Rheumatoid arthritis (RA),SIMPONI IV, in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for:,The treatment of moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients when the response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy, including methotrexate, has been inadequate. SIMPONI IV has also been shown to inhibit the progression of joint damage as measured by X-ray.,Psoriatic arthritis (PsA),SIMPONI IV, alone or in combination with methotrexate, is indicated for:,The treatment of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis in adult patients when the response to previous disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy has been inadequate.,Ankylosing spondylitis (AS),SIMPONI IV is indicated for:,The treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis in adult patients
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Solution
- Intravenous
- Solution as a colourless to light yellow solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 vial per carton pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient golimumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
