The ACTEMRA Co-pay Program helps eligible commercially insured patients pay $5 per drug co-pay. † The program covers the rest up to $15,000 of co-pay assistance annually. This program helps pay for drug costs described as "out-of-pocket," "co-pay," "co-insurance" or "uncovered expense" for ACTEMRA only.
Who is eligible for the Actemra co-pay program?
This ACTEMRA Co-pay Program is valid ONLY for patients with commercial insurance who have a valid prescription for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved indication of a Genentech medication. Patients using Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state government program to pay for their medications are not eligible.
How much can I expect to be paid for Actemra?
*The final amount owed by patients may be as little as $5, but may vary depending on the patient's health insurance plan. This ACTEMRA Co-pay Program is valid ONLY for patients with commercial insurance who have a valid prescription for a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved indication of a Genentech medication.
What is Actemra used to treat?
Important Safety Information & Indication. ACTEMRA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have had an inadequate response to one or more Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs).
How do I Opt Out of RSVP with Actemra?
ACTEMRA patients enrolled in ACTEMRA Access Solutions are automatically enrolled in RSVP. Use this form to opt out of this program. Use this cover sheet when faxing documents to ACTEMRA Access Solutions.
Who should not take ACTEMRA?
How long after ACTEMRA can you check cholesterol?
How to report side effects of Genentech?
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Can you get ACTEMRA in Canada?
The ACTEMRA pre-filled syringe (PFS) injection formulation will be available in Canada in June. ACTEMRA SC is the first and only humanized interleukin-6 receptor-antagonist monoclonal antibody approved by Health Canada for both subcutaneous and intravenous administration in rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the cost of ACTEMRA?
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Is ACTEMRA a high risk medication?
Actemra has a boxed warning for risk of serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB). A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the FDA. Some infections from Actemra may be serious enough to cause you to stay in the hospital. In rare cases, infections from Actemra can be fatal.
Is there a generic for ACTEMRA?
The agency would not say if a Sentinel assessment of Actemra, also known by the generic name tocilizumab, has ever been initiated.
What can I use instead of ACTEMRA?
Are Orencia and Actemra the Same Thing? Orencia (abatacept) and Actemra (tocilizumab) are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Orencia is also used to treat arthritis in children who are at least 6 years old.
How quickly does ACTEMRA work?
ACTEMRA IV infusions, taken without methotrexate, started to work in as little as 2 weeks in some patients. Individual results may vary.
Can ACTEMRA cause memory loss?
In addition to the more serious Actemra symptoms, some of those taking the drug have claimed to have memory lapses, brain fog, mental sluggishness, small strokes, an increase in cholesterol levels, hair loss, tremors and the heart-rhythm disorder tachycardia after taking Actemra.
Is fatigue a side effect of ACTEMRA?
Increased risk of certain types of cancer Actemra weakens your immune system. A weakened immune system is less able to detect abnormal cells or fight infections* that can lead to cancer. Symptoms of cancer vary depending on the type of cancer, but some common symptoms include fatigue and unexplained weight loss.
Can you drink while on ACTEMRA?
Doctors advise that you avoid alcohol entirely if you're taking methotrexate, which is broken down in the liver. “Methotrexate can increase the risk of liver toxicity, and chronic alcohol use can increase the risk of liver toxicity and potentially cirrhosis.
Does ACTEMRA make you gain weight?
Weight gain or weight loss Some people may have weight gain during Actemra treatment. In clinical studies, less than 2% of people taking Actemra for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had weight gain.
Is Humira the same as ACTEMRA?
Like Humira, Actemra is also a biologic DMARD, but has a different mechanism of action than Humira. Actemra blocks the action of a protein known as IL-6. IL-6 plays a role in inflammation and can contribute to the signs and symptoms of RA by prompting white blood cells to attack certain tissues in the body.
How do you feel after ACTEMRA infusion?
The most common Actemra (tocilizumab) side effects include runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sinus infection, headache, high blood pressure and injection site reactions.
Does Medicare pay for ACTEMRA infusions?
Do Medicare prescription drug plans cover Actemra? No. In general, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) do not cover this drug.
How often do you inject ACTEMRA?
ACTEMRA can be taken in different ways for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) symptoms. Intravenous (IV) infusion: This medicine is a liquid solution placed into a vein with a needle. It is given at a doctor's office or an infusion center every 4 weeks.
What are the side effects of ACTEMRA?
Common side effects of Actemra include:runny or stuffy nose,sinus pain,sore throat,headache,dizziness,itching,mild stomach cramps, or.urinary tract infection (UTI).
What type of drug is ACTEMRA?
ACTEMRA is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist. ACTEMRA is used: To treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) has been used and did not work well.
What is ACTEMRA used for?
ACTEMRA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have had an inadequate response to one or more Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs). ACTEMRA is indicated for the treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA) in adult patients.
Where to report side effects of Actemra?
You may report side effects to the FDA at (800) FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Genentech at (888) 835-2555.
How many ISRs are there in ACTEMRA SC?
During the 1-year study, a frequency of 28.8% (15/52) ISRs was observed in ACTEMRA-SC treated PJIA patients. These ISRs occurred in a greater proportion of patients at or above 30 kg (44.0%) compared with patients below 30 kg (14.8%). All ISRs were mild in severity and none of the ISRs required patient withdrawal from treatment or dose interruption.
How long does it take for ACTEMRA to show signs of liver damage?
Some of these cases have resulted in liver transplant or death. Time to onset for cases ranged from months to years after treatment initiation. Most cases presented with marked elevations of transaminases (> 5 times ULN), and some cases presented with signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction and only mildly elevated transaminases.
What are the most common adverse events in ACTEMRA IV?
The most common adverse events (at least 5%) seen in ACTEMRA-IV treated patients in the 12-week controlled portion of the study were: upper respiratory tract infections, headache, nasopharyngitis, and diarrhea.
What is the rate of infection in actrea IV?
The rate of infections in the ACTEMRA-IV all-exposure population was 163.7 per 100 patient-years. The most common events observed were nasopharyngitis and upper respiratory tract infections. The rate of serious infections was numerically higher in patients weighing less than 30 kg treated with 10 mg/kg ACTEMRA-IV (12.2 per 100 patient-years) compared to patients weighing at or above 30 kg, treated with 8 mg/kg ACTEMRA-IV (4.0 per 100 patient-years). The incidence of infections leading to dose interruptions was also numerically higher in patients weighing less than 30 kg treated with 10 mg/kg ACTEMRA-IV (21%) compared to patients weighing at or above 30 kg, treated with 8 mg/kg ACTEMRA-IV (8%).
Is actema contraindicated?
ACTEMRA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ACTEMRA.
What is ACTEMRA Access Solutions?
For eligible patients with commercial or public health insurance, ACTEMRA Access Solutions offers referrals to independent co-pay assistance foundations.†
Who provides Genentech medicine?
The Genentech Patient Foundation provides free Genentech medicine to people who don't have insurance coverage or who have financial concerns and to people who meet certain income criteria.*
Does ACTEMRA have a copay card?
ACTEMRA Access Solutions can refer eligible patients to the ACTEMRA Co-pay Card Program for help with the out-of-pocket costs associated with their Genentech medicine.*
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving ACTEMRA?
ACTEMRA may not be right for you. Before receiving ACTEMRA, tell your healthcare provider if you:
What are the side effects of ACTEMRA?
These blood tests are to check for the following side effects of ACTEMRA: Low neutrophil count: neutrophils are white blood cells that help the body fight infection. Low platelet count: platelets are blood cells that help with clotting, which stops bleeding. Increase in liver function test levels.
How long after ACTEMRA can you check cholesterol?
Increase in blood cholesterol levels: your cholesterol levels should be checked 4 to 8 weeks after you start receiving ACTEMRA.
How to report side effects of Genentech?
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 the Medication Guide, including Serious Side Effects, for more Important Safety Information.
Can you take actherma with diverticulitis?
If you have diverticulitis (inflammation in parts of the large intestine), talk to your healthcare provider before taking ACTEMRA. Some people taking ACTEMRA may develop a hole in the wall of their stomach or intestines (also known as a perforation). This happens most often in people who also take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or methotrexate.
Should you test for TB before taking ACTEMRA?
Your healthcare provider should test you for TB before starting and during treatment with ACTEMRA. Before starting ACTEMRA, tell your healthcare provider if you have: an infection, think you may have an infection, are being treated for an infection, or get a lot of infections that return.
Can you die from actherma?
Serious allergic reactions, including death, can happen with ACTEMRA. These reactions can happen with any infusion or injection of ACTEMRA, even if they did not occur with an earlier infusion or injection. Tell your healthcare provider before your next dose if you had hives, rash or flushing after your injection.
How many infections are there in ACTEMRA IV?
In the 12-week controlled phase, the rate of all infections in the ACTEMRA-IV group was 345 per 100 patient-years and 287 per 100 patient-years in the placebo group. In the open-label extension over an average duration of 73 weeks of treatment, the overall rate of infections was 304 per 100 patient-years.
What are the most common adverse events seen in ACTEMRA IV?
The most common adverse events seen in ACTEMRA-IV all-exposure population included: upper respiratory tract infections, headache, nasopharyngitis, and diarrhea.
How many ISRs are there in ACTEMRA SC?
During the 1-year study, a frequency of 28.8% (15/52) ISRs was observed in ACTEMRA-SC treated PJIA patients. These ISRs occurred in a greater proportion of patients at or above 30 kg (44.0%) compared with patients below 30 kg (14.8%). All ISRs were mild in severity and none of the ISRs required patient withdrawal from treatment or dose interruption.
How long does it take for ACTEMRA to show signs of liver damage?
Some of these cases have resulted in liver transplant or death. Time to onset for cases ranged from months to years after treatment initiation. Most cases presented with marked elevations of transaminases (> 5 times ULN), and some cases presented with signs or symptoms of liver dysfunction and only mildly elevated transaminases.
Is ACTEMRA recommended for elevated liver enzymes?
Elevated Liver Enzymes: It is not recommended to initiate ACTEMRA treatment in patients with elevated transaminases ALT or AST >1.5x ULN. In patients who develop elevated ALT or AST >5x ULN, treatment is not recommended.
Is actema contraindicated?
ACTEMRA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ACTEMRA.
Can acterma be restarted?
If the patient is found to have abnormal liver tests, ACTEMRA treatment should be interrupted. ACTEMRA should only be restarted in patients with another explanation for the liver test abnormalities after normalization of the liver tests.
What is ACTEMRA used for?
ACTEMRA is used: To treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) has been used and did not work well. To treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Who should not take ACTEMRA?
Do not take ACTEMRA if you are allergic to tocilizumab, or any of the ingredients in ACTEMRA.
How to report side effects of Genentech?
Tell your healthcare provider if you have 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.
Can you take an ice pack with an ACTEMRA SC?
You are eligible to receive a free Travel Pack and sharps container (optional) The Travel Pack will help you travel with your ACTEMRA SC. It includes an ice pack and a TSA card to help you bring your ACTEMRA through the airport. The sharps container will allow you to safely dispose of your ACTEMRA injection devices.
Can you take actherma with diverticulitis?
If you have diverticulitis (inflammation in parts of the large intestine), talk to your healthcare provider before taking ACTEMRA. Some people taking ACTEMRA may develop a hole in the wall of their stomach or intestines (also known as a perforation). This happens most often in people who also take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or methotrexate.
Can you die from actherma?
Serious allergic reactions, including death, can happen with ACTEMRA. These reactions can happen with any infusion or injection of ACTEMRA, even if they did not occur with an earlier infusion or injection. Tell your healthcare provider before your next dose if you had hives, rash or flushing after your injection.
Can you get multiple sclerosis from actrea?
While rare, Multiple Sclerosis has been diagnosed in people who take ACTEM RA. It is not known what effect ACTEMRA may have on some nervous system disorders.
How is Actemra given?from drugs.com
Use Actemra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
What other drugs will affect Actemra?from drugs.com
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
What happens if you are allergic to Actemra?from drugs.com
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Actemra: hives; chest pain, difficulty breathing, feeling like you might pass out; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Does Actemra cause fever?from drugs.com
Actemra affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Call your doctor if you have a fever, chills, aches, tiredness, cough, skin sores, diarrhea, weight loss, or burning when you urinate.
Who gives Genentech medicine?from gene.com
The Genentech Patient Foundation gives free Genentech medicine to people who don’t have insurance coverage or who have financial concerns.
Can you share Actemra with children?from drugs.com
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Actemra only for the indication prescribed.
When to prepare an injection?from drugs.com
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Call your pharmacist if the medicine looks cloudy, has changed colors, or has particles in it.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving ACTEMRA?from actemra.com
ACTEMRA may not be right for you. Before receiving ACTEMRA, tell your healthcare provider if you:
What is ACTEMRA used for?from actemrahcp.com
ACTEMRA is used: To treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) has been used and did not work well. To treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
What are the mild side effects of Actemra?from healthline.com
Actemra can cause mild side effects. Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with Actemra include:
How many ISRs are there in ACTEMRA SC?from actemrahcp.com
During the 1-year study, a frequency of 28.8% (15/52) ISRs was observed in ACTEMRA-SC treated PJIA patients. These ISRs occurred in a greater proportion of patients at or above 30 kg (44.0%) compared with patients below 30 kg (14.8%). All ISRs were mild in severity and none of the ISRs required patient withdrawal from treatment or dose interruption.
How many people have pancreatitis with Actemra?from drugwatch.com
An analysis from eHealthMe found pancreatitis affected 0.4 percent of the 29,638 Actemra users who reported side effects to the FDA between 2010 and February 2019. The analysis showed half of all pancreatitis cases developed in the first six months of starting Actemra. It also found women reported 70 percent of pancreatitis side effects.
How long after ACTEMRA can you check your cholesterol?from actemra.com
Increase in liver function test levels. Increase in blood cholesterol levels: your cholesterol levels should be checked 4 to 8 weeks after you start receiving ACTEMRA. Your healthcare provider will determine how often you will have follow-up blood tests.
What is the boxed warning on Actemra?from healthline.com
Actemra has a boxed warning for risk of serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB). A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the FDA.
Who should not take ACTEMRA?
Do not take ACTEMRA if you are allergic to tocilizumab, or any of the ingredients in ACTEMRA.
How long after ACTEMRA can you check cholesterol?
Increase in blood cholesterol levels: your cholesterol levels should be checked 4 to 8 weeks after you start receiving ACTEMRA.
How to report side effects of Genentech?
Tell your healthcare provider if you have 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.
Can you take actherma with diverticulitis?
If you have diverticulitis (inflammation in parts of the large intestine), talk to your healthcare provider before taking ACTEMRA. Some people taking ACTEMRA may develop a hole in the wall of their stomach or intestines (also known as a perforation). This happens most often in people who also take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or methotrexate.
Can you die from actherma?
Serious allergic reactions, including death, can happen with ACTEMRA. These reactions can happen with any infusion or injection of ACTEMRA, even if they did not occur with an earlier infusion or injection. Tell your healthcare provider before your next dose if you had hives, rash or flushing after your injection.
Can you get multiple sclerosis from actrea?
While rare, Multiple Sclerosis has been diagnosed in people who take ACTEM RA. It is not known what effect ACTEMRA may have on some nervous system disorders.
Does actuma increase cancer risk?
ACTEMRA may increase your risk of certain cancers by changing the way your immune system works .
