Is Cimzia approved in Europe?

Cimzia received a marketing authorisation valid throughout the EU on 1 October 2009.

What is another name for Cimzia?

Certolizumab pegol, sold under the brand name Cimzia, is a biologic medication for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis….Certolizumab pegol.

What is the generic name for Cimzia?

Generic Name: certolizumab pegol This medication is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis).

What is the difference between Cimzia and Humira?

Cimzia contains the active drug certolizumab pegol. Humira contains the active drug adalimumab. Both Cimzia and Humira are biologics , which are drugs that are made using living cells. In addition, the two medications belong to a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor blockers.

Is CIMZIA a biologic?

CIMZIA is a biologic, meaning it is a drug derived from living sources that copy the effects of substances naturally made by your body’s immune system. As an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biologic, CIMZIA works to block TNF, which may cause or worsen inflammation.

Who makes CIMZIA?

The most common adverse reactions in CIMZIA clinical trials (≥8%) were: upper respiratory infections (18%), rash (9%), and urinary tract infections (8%). CIMZIA® is a registered trademark of the UCB Group of Companies.

When was CIMZIA FDA approved?

Cimzia was originally approved in 2008 and is also indicated for adult patients with Crohn’s disease, moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis, active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Is CIMZIA good for rheumatoid arthritis?

CIMZIA (certolizumab pegol), as a biologic for rheumatoid arthritis, works inside the body and may help people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis achieve results even when other treatment options haven’t worked.

How much does CIMZIA cost in the UK?

Cimzia 200mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes (UCB Pharma Ltd)

Is CIMZIA a high risk medication?

Risk Of Serious Infections Patients treated with CIMZIA are at an increased risk for developing serious infections involving various organ systems and sites that may lead to hospitalization or death.

Is CIMZIA painful?

Pain or reaction at your injection sites Where Cimzia is injected, you may get some pain or a reaction such as redness, bruising, discoloration, or swelling. In clinical studies of Cimzia for psoriasis, injection site reactions were reported in: 3.2% of people who took 400 mg of Cimzia every 2 weeks.

What is Cimzia?

What is CIMZIA? CIMZIA is a prescription medicine called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker used in adults to: Lessen the signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) in adults who have not been helped enough by usual treatments

How do I know if Cimzia is right for me?

Talk to your doctor to see if CIMZIA may be right for you. Select a condition to get the facts. Find out if you’re eligible for CIMZIA with $0 co-pay. The CIMplicity Savings Program may be able to help lower or even eliminate your out-of-pocket costs for treatment.

How is Cimzia powder administered?

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.

How do I contact Cimzia?

If you and your doctor have decided that CIMZIA is right for you, simply request a call from a CIMplicity ® nurse if you have questions about your treatment. You’ll receive a call within the next 15 minutes.* All fields required. Mon.-Fri., 8 AM – 8 PM ET.