What does Cimzia do for rheumatoid arthritis?

What is Certolizumab (Cimzia®)? Certolizumab pegol is a drug that reduces the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ankylosing spondylitis, and Crohn’s disease. It works to improve such symptoms as joint swelling, pain, fatigue, and morning stiffness.

How do you reconstitute Cimzia?

Reconstitution

1. Add 1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP, per vial.
2. Gently swirl each vial of CIMZIA for about one minute without shaking, assuring that all of the powder comes in contact with the Sterile Water for Injection.
3. Continue swirling every 5 minutes as long as non-dissolved particles are observed.

How long do you stay on Cimzia?

Anti-TNF drugs such as certolizumab pegol, which is also known by the trade name Cimzia, block the action of TNF. This can reduce inflammation and improve your symptoms over a period of 6–12 weeks. Certolizumab pegol can be prescribed by a consultant rheumatologist for: rheumatoid arthritis.

When was Cimzia RA approved?

Cimzia was originally approved in 2008 and is also indicated for adult patients with Crohn’s disease, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Does cimzia make you gain weight?

Does Cimzia cause weight gain or weight loss? No, Cimzia isn’t known to cause weight changes. Weight loss or weight gain weren’t seen in clinical studies of Cimzia. But these may be symptoms of other serious side effects of Cimzia.

What happens when you stop taking CIMZIA?

When you stop using Cimzia, your condition may become active again and cause symptoms. This is called a flare-up. And if you stop your Cimzia treatment, there’s a chance it won’t work as well if you start using it again.

Where do you inject CIMZIA?

CIMZIA is injected under the skin (subcutaneous use).

Does Cimzia lower your immune system?

Cimzia weakens your immune system and can make it less able to attack and destroy cancer cells. Because of this, Cimzia may increase your risk for developing certain types of cancer. These include lymphoma, leukemia, and skin cancer.

How long does CIMZIA take to work?

Depending on the reason you’re using Cimzia, you may notice the drug working at different times. For example, in studies of people with Crohn’s disease, improvements were seen after 6 weeks of Cimzia treatment. In studies of people with RA, improvements were seen after 24 weeks of Cimzia treatment.

Does Cimzia make you gain weight?

Does Cimzia cause hair loss?

It’s possible to have hair loss while you’re taking Cimzia. This side effect was seen in some people who had an immune system flare-up during studies of Cimzia. The type of hair loss seen is called alopecia totalis, which is a complete loss of all the hair on your head.

What kind of rheumatoid arthritis does Cimzia help?

CIMZIA (certolizumab pegol) is a biologic treatment for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluate how often you’re planning for RA flare-ups and talk to your doctor to see if CIMZIA might be right for you. See full prescribing information including boxed warning on serious infections.

Is it safe to take Cimzia for psoriasis?

Treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) in adults who may benefit from taking injections or pills (systemic therapy) or phototherapy (treatment using ultraviolet light alone or with pills) It is not known if CIMZIA is safe and effective in children.

How to know if Cimzia is right for You?

CIMZIA® for Rheumatoid Arthritis – RA Flare Up CIMZIA (certolizumab pegol) is a biologic treatment for moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluate how often you’re planning for RA flare-ups and talk to your doctor to see if CIMZIA might be right for you. See full prescribing information including boxed warning on serious infections.

How long does it take for Cimzia to work?

The need to plan every moment due to the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms can be exhausting, and leave you feeling limited in your independence. In a clinical trial, nearly 6 out of 10people taking CIMZIA experienced noticeable relief of their symptoms at 24 weeks—some in as fast as 1-2 weeks.*