How do you use a cimzia starter kit?

How do you use a cimzia starter kit?

Starter Dosing The CIMZIA starter dose is provided at the start of therapy at week 0 (day 0), week 2 (day 14), and week 4 (day 28). Each starter dose is 400 mg, given under the skin as two separate injections of 200 mg each.

What comes in the Cimzia starter kit?

The Cimzia Starter Kit contains three doses of 400mg (2 x 200mg/mL prefilled syringes). Also available, is the Cimzia Kit for maintenance dosing which contains two 200mg/mL prefilled syringes. For more information call (866) 424-6942 or visit www.cimzia.com.

How do I get CIMZIA for free?

To get a free sharps disposal container delivered to your home for proper storage and disposal of your used CIMZIA prefilled syringes, sign up for the CIMplicity program or call 1-844-UCBNurse (1-844-822-6877).

Do you gain weight on CIMZIA?

Does Cimzia cause weight gain or weight loss? No, Cimzia isn’t known to cause weight changes. Weight loss or weight gain weren’t seen in clinical studies of Cimzia. But these may be symptoms of other serious side effects of Cimzia.

Where is CIMZIA injected?

CIMZIA is injected under the skin (subcutaneous use).

Is CIMZIA and Humira the same?

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.

What ingredients are in CIMZIA?

CIMZIA prefilled syringe: Active ingredient: certolizumab pegol Inactive ingredients: sodium acetate, sodium chloride, and Water for Injection. CIMZIA has no preservatives.

How do people afford CIMZIA?

If you are uninsured, other financial assistance may be available. Call ucbCARES® toll free at 1-844-599-CARE (2273) for more information. The CIMplicity program is provided as a service of UCB, Inc., and is intended to support the appropriate use of CIMZIA.

How expensive is CIMZIA?

The list price1 of CIMZIA is $4,815.562 per two prefilled syringes, but the amount you pay will largely depend on your prescription drug insurance plan.

Can CIMZIA cause hair loss?

It’s possible to have hair loss while you’re taking Cimzia. This side effect was seen in some people who had an immune system flare-up during studies of Cimzia. The type of hair loss seen is called alopecia totalis, which is a complete loss of all the hair on your head.

How much are CIMZIA injections?

Does CIMZIA come in pens?

UCB today announces that the new certolizumab pegol (Cimzia®) AutoClicks® Prefilled Pen is now available on the NHS following the recent positive opinion by the European Medicine’s Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).

When to start the starter dose of Cimzia?

The CIMZIA starter dose is provided at the start of therapy at week 0 (day 0), week 2 (day 14), and week 4 (day 28). Each starter dose is 400 mg, given under the skin as two separate injections of 200 mg each. When administering two injections, be sure to inject both syringes, one right after another.

How often should I inject Cimzia for maintenance?

When administering two injections, be sure to inject both syringes, one right after another. Your maintenance dosing schedule is 400 mg (given as two subcutaneous injections of 200 mg each) every other week, which will be the same as your starter dose. When administering two injections, be sure to inject both syringes, one right after another.*

What do you need to know about Cimzia?

Important Safety Information you should know about CIMZIA ® (certolizumab pegol) What is the most important information I should know about CIMZIA? CIMZIA may cause serious side effects, including: CIMZIA is a prescription medicine called a Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) blocker that can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections.

Can you get Cimzia with no co-pay?

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. See eligibility requirements and full terms and conditions here.