Healthcare Professionals

Tools and Resources

Learning all you can about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can help you stay in control of your condition. Use the resource below as you continue to learn more about RA.

RA Profiler
The RA Profiler is an interactive resource that can help you talk to your rheumatologist about your condition.

Coming soon to ACTEMRA.com

Please be sure to check back often in the upcoming months for additional RA tools and resources, including:

RA-Friendly Recipes: You'll find recipes specially designed for people with RA that cut down on the time, effort and materials required to prepare a healthy meal.
ACTEMRA Patient Support Program: Get access to this support resource exclusively for RA patients who are being treated with ACTEMRA.

Next: RA Profiler

This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about either your medical condition or your treatment with ACTEMRA. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about your treatment with ACTEMRA.

INDICATION

ACTEMRA is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitor. ACTEMRA is used to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist has been used and did not work well.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Some people have serious infections while taking ACTEMRA, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that can spread throughout the body. Some people have died from these infections.

Other serious side effects of ACTEMRA include tears (perforation) of the stomach and intestines, changes in blood test results, hepatitis B infection in those already carrying the virus, nervous system problems, and serious allergic reactions.

Common side effects with ACTEMRA include upper respiratory tract infections (common cold, sinus infections), headache, and increased blood pressure (hypertension).

Tell your healthcare provider if you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant. It is not known if ACTEMRA will harm your unborn baby. Genentech has a registry for pregnant women who take ACTEMRA. If you are pregnant or become pregnant while taking ACTEMRA, contact the registry at 1-877-311-8972 and talk to your healthcare provider.

Call your healthcare provider for medical advice about any side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.

Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for additional important safety information.

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