Actemra 80 mg Injection 1's

Actemra 80 mg Injection is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, and giant cell arteritis. The detailed uses of Actemra 80 mg Injection are as follows:

• Rheumatoid arthritis: Actemra 80 mg Injection is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (moderate to severe).
• Giant cell arteritis: Actemra 80 mg Injection is used to treat giant cell arteritis.
• Treatment of lung disease: Actemra 80 mg Injection is used to treat systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease.
• Treats COVID-19: Actemra 80 mg Injection helps to treat COVID-19 (in hospitalized patients needing oxygen or ventilation).

Actemra 80 mg Injection treats pain, redness, and inflammation (swelling) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and giant cell arteritis. It contains 'Tocilizumab,' an 'interleukin inhibitor.' It works by blocking the Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a substance released by the body that causes inflammation. Lately, Actemra 80 mg Injection is also being used in COVID-19 infection to reduce breathing complications, the severity of inflammation, and damage in the lungs. It is used to decrease the cytokine storm, an excessive immune response that occurs in the lungs of a COVID-19 infected person. 

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Actemra 80 mg Injection will be administered by the doctor. In some cases, your doctor may advise self-administration subcutaneously in the thighs, abdomen or upper arms. In that case, your doctor will provide training on the right way to prepare and inject Actemra 80 mg Injection.
• Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor.
• Rotate the injection site each time.
• Do not inject into moles, scars, bruises, or areas where the skin is tender, red, hard or not intact.

• Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching that is less likely to spasm, tear and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.
• Rest well and get plenty of sleep.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
• Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
• Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water.

Inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart or kidney diseases, stomach and intestinal ulcers (diverticulitis), multiple sclerosis (nerve and muscle disease), low blood cell count, diabetes, weak immune system (HIV), hepatitis B, cancer, and active infections before starting Actemra 80 mg Injection. Avoid close contact with people who have infections like chickenpox, measles, tuberculosis, and flu that can be easily spread. Thoroughly wash your hands to prevent the spread of infection. Do not take live vaccines while being treated with Actemra 80 mg Injection to prevent any serious consequences. Actemra 80 mg Injection may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert and focused. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Actemra 80 mg Injection as it could lead to increased dizziness and risk of stomach bleeding/ulcers. Actemra 80 mg Injection is not recommended in children younger than two years of age as safety and efficacy is not established. Store Actemra 80 mg Injection at temperatures of 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze the vial.