Cimzia

Alternate Name: Cimzia

Description: Cimzia is prescribed for the treatment of certain conditions including serious rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriatic arthritis. Cimzia is a brand-name of certolizumab. On average, Cimzia is quite expensive, at about $4,036 for one, 200 mg subcutaneous kit. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Cimzia prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: No

Strength: 2 X 200 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, congestive heart failure, blood or bone marrow problems, or any type of infection (including hepatitis B or tuberculosis). Tell your doctor if you have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, or a similar nervous system problem. Also tell your doctor if you have a latex allergy. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infection (including bacteria, virus, or fungus infections)Increased risk of cancer (including lymphoma, leukemia, or skin cancer)Congestive heart failureLupus-like syndrome You will need a skin test for tuberculosis (TB) before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive TB skin test or been exposed to TB. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Swollen lymph glands in your neck, armpits, or groin Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Some medicines can affect how certolizumab works. Tell your doctor if you are using abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra, etanercept, methotrexate, natalizumab, rituximab, or a steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, or prednisone)., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.