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CIMZIA STARTER KIT (certolizumab pegol)
- Crohn's disease
- psoriasis associated with arthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
- rheumatic disease causing pain & stiffness in backbone
- None
Contraindicated
- None
Severe
Moderate
- None
- None
Contraindicated
- None
Severe
Moderate
- None
CIMZIA STARTER KIT (certolizumab pegol)
- Crohn's disease
- psoriasis associated with arthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
- non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis
- rheumatic disease causing pain & stiffness in backbone
- None
- None
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- None
- None
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- None
Less Severe
- None
Contraindicated
None
Severe Precaution
None
Management or Monitoring Precaution
None
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
None
No Known Risk
None
- This medication can decrease your body's ability to fight an infection. This effect can lead to very serious (possibly fatal) infections (e.g., fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication.<br /><br />Also tell your doctor your medical history, especially of past/recent/current infections. You should also tell your doctor if you have lived or traveled in areas where certain fungal infections (e.g., coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis) are common or if you have been near someone with tuberculosis. See Side Effects section for symptoms of infections to watch out for, and seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms.<br /><br /> If you are diagnosed with TB, you must first be treated for it before you start certolizumab to prevent a serious TB infection. Though it is very unlikely to happen, there is a risk (especially in children/teens/young adults) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin) due to this medication or due to your medical condition. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as unusual lumps/growths, skin changes, swollen glands, swollen or painful abdomen, unexplained weight loss, persistent fever or night sweats.
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