Simponi - Golimumab - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings
Simponi (golimumab) drug information, dosage, side effects, interactions, and warnings. Simponi, generic name golimumab, is classified as a tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) blocker. Simponi (golimumab) is a monthly treatment, injected under the skin, for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, active ankylosing spondylitis, and active psoriatic arthritis.
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Simponi (Golimumab) - What You Should Know
Simponi (golimumab) is a TNF-alpha blocker that is administered by subcutaneous injection once monthly. Simponi is FDA-approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis along with methotrexate, psoriatic arthritis alone or with methotrexate, and active ankylosing spondylitis.
TNF-alpha Blockers - What You Need to Know
The first TNF-alpha blocker, Enbrel, was marketed in 1998. A decade later, we're learning more about how well the drugs work and side effects associated with them. TNF-alpha blockers are very effective for some but they are not for everyone.
Fungal Infection - A Risk With TNF-alpha Blockers
The FDA has announced that the makers of four TNF-alpha drugs must strengthen warnings about fungal infection.
Can TNF Blockers Be Stopped When Remission Is Achieved?
TNF blockers -- Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira -- are biologic drugs with the potential for slowing the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory types of arthritis. If remission is achieved, can TNF blockers be stopped?
Is Infection a Serious Side Effect of DMARDs and Biologic Drugs?
Some patients are prone to infection while being treated with DMARDs or biologic drugs. Is infection a serious side effect of biologic drugs? What can be done to fight off infection?
Are Some Arthritis Patients Unsuitable Candidates For Biologic Drugs?
Simponi is one of the biologic drugs used to treat inflammatory types of arthritis.
