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golimumab Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is golimumab available in?
golimumab is available as a 50 mg/4 mL (12.5 mg/mL) injection for IV use.
What is golimumab used for?
golimumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS, a condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your spine)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Childhood arthritis (pJIA, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis) – golimumab only
- Ulcerative colitis (UC, a condition that causes pain, swelling, and sores in your gut) when other medications haven’t worked well – Simponi only
How does golimumab work?
golimumab is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in your body. By blocking TNF, it lowers inflammation in your body to treat pain and swelling in your joints and gut caused by autoimmune conditions.
How do I take golimumab?
golimumab is dosed as follows:
- Adult patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing
- Spondylitis: 2 mg/kg intravenous infusion over 30 minutes at weeks 0 and 4, and every 8 weeks thereafter
- Pediatric patients with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis: 80 mg/m2 intravenous infusion over 30 minutes at weeks 0 and 4, and every 8 weeks thereafter
Is it safe for me to take golimumab?
golimumab is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
golimumab Common Side Effects
Common side effects of golimumab:
- Upper respiratory tract infection (cough, sore throat, runny nose)
- Pain, bruising, itching, rash, hardness, redness, or burning at the injection site
- Viral infections (e.g., flu)
- Liver injury
- High blood pressure
golimumab Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with golimumab. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: fever, difficulty breathing, cough that won’t go away, night sweats, confusion, feeling very tired, diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, muscle aches, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, itching, swelling of face or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Cancer: loss of appetite, feeling very tired, lumps on skin, swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpits, or groin, weight loss, difficulty breathing, chills, fever
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on golimumab
The following medications may interact with golimumab:
- Abatacept: Increased risk of serious infection
- Anakinra: Increased risk of serious infection
- Live vaccines/therapeutic infectious agents: Avoid use with golimumab
Who makes golimumab?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is golimumab safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials of golimumab in pregnant women. However, infants born to women treated with golimumab during their pregnancy may be at increased risk of infection for up to 6 months.
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