Simponi

Alternate Name: Simponi

Description: Simponi is an injection prescribed for the treatment of several autoimmune disorders. An autoimmune disorder is a disease in which the body’s own immune system attacks healthy tissues. Simponi can be prescribed for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Ulcerative Colitis. Simponi and its generic golimumab work by blocking the chemical TNF, this reduces inflammation. Simponi is administered as an injection and the drug is available as a subcutaneous solution. There are two strengths of Simponi on the market, both are administered once a month. A 1 syringe, 0.5ml of 50mg/0.5ml Simponi costs about $4,774. Simponi costs without insurance are extremely high. Using a LowerMyRx coupon for Simponi can save you up to 80% on your prescription.

Dosage Form: Pen

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Immune Modulator

Generic Available: No

Strength: 50 MG/0.5ML

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, cancer, heart failure, diabetes, COPD, psoriasis, problems with your immune system, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, optic neuritis, multiple sclerosis, or a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection (including hepatitis B or tuberculosis) or an infection that keeps coming back. Also, tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk for serious infectionsIncreased risk of certain cancers (including lymphoma, leukemia, colon cancer, skin cancer)Heart problems, including heart failureLiver problemsLupus-like syndrome You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis (TB) before you start 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. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness Warm, red, swollen, or painful skin, blisters, skin sores

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how golimumab works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra, certolizumab, cyclosporine, etanercept, infliximab, rituximab, theophylline, tocilizumabBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine that weakens the immune system (including a steroid or cancer medicine), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. Tell your doctor if you have a baby and you have received this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your child's doctor before your child receives a vaccine. This medicine may increase the risk for infections in children for up to 6 months after birth., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.