Proven Efficacy at Week 24
Events of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation have been reported in clinical trials, primarily as complications of diverticulitis in RA patients. Use ACTEMRA with caution in patients who may be at increased risk for GI perforation. Promptly evaluate patients presenting with new-onset abdominal symptoms for early identification of GI perforation.
Please see additional Important Safety Information below, and full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING.
*The recommended starting dose of ACTEMRA SC for patients <100 kg is 162 mg administered subcutaneously every other week, followed by an increase to every week based on clinical response. For patients ≥100 kg, the recommended dose of ACTEMRA SC is 162 mg administered subcutaneously every week.
†The recommended starting dose of ACTEMRA IV for adult patients is 4 mg/kg every 4 weeks followed by an increase to 8 mg/kg every 4 weeks based on clinical response.
ACR=American College of Rheumatology; DAS=disease activity score; DMARD=disease-modifying antirheumatic drug; DMARD-IR=inadequate response to DMARDs; Q4W=every-4-week dose; QW=every-week dose; RA=rheumatoid arthritis; SC=subcutaneous.
ACTEMRA [package insert]. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.
ACTEMRA [package insert]. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.
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Data on file. ACTEMRA Studies Matrix. Genentech, Inc.
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Genentech Analysis of Managed Markets Insight & Technology (MMIT) Data.
HUMIRA [package insert]. North Chicago, IL; AbbVie Inc.
HUMIRA [package insert]. North Chicago, IL; AbbVie Inc.
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Data on file. RADIATE CSR. Genentech, Inc.
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