Ist Cimzia ein biologikum?
Der Handelsname des Medikamentes ist Cimzia®. Was ist Certolizumab? Certolizumab ist ein Medikament, das in der Fachsprache als TNF-‐alpha-‐Blocker bezeichnet wird und zu den Biologika gehört.
Wie wirkt Cimzia?
Wie wirkt Cimzia? Der Wirkstoff in Cimzia, Certolizumab Pegol, setzt die Aktivität des Immunsystems (der Abwehrkräfte des Körpers) herab. Es besteht aus dem monoklonalen Antikörper Certolizumab, der „pegyliert“ (an einen chemischen Stoff namens Polyethylenglykol gebunden) wurde.
How does Cimzia work to treat Crohn’s disease?
Cimzia (certolizumab) reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Cimzia is used to treat the symptoms of Crohn’s disease after other treatments have failed.
What is Cimzia (certolizumab)?
Cimzia (certolizumab)reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Cimzia is used to treat the symptoms of Crohn’s disease after other treatments have failed. Cimzia is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
What are the risks of Cimzia infections?
Tuberculosis and some fungal infections are more common in certain parts of the world, and you may have been exposed during travel. Cimzia may cause a rare type of lymphoma (cancer) of the liver, spleen, and bone marrow that can be fatal. This has occurred mainly in teenagers and young men with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
How do I inject Cimzia?
CIMZIA comes as a lyophilized powder or a solution in a prefilled syringe for injection. If your healthcare provider prescribes the CIMZIA powder, CIMZIA should be injected by a healthcare provider. If your healthcare provider prescribes the prefilled syringe, you will be trained on how to inject CIMZIA.