Simponi Aria
Simponi Aria
Simponi Aria is a prescription medicine given by intravenous infusion to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults. It is used in combination with methotrexate (MTX). Simponi Aria targets, binds with, and blocks excess TNF-alpha (tumor necrosis factor-alpha), an underlying cause of inflammation.
In a medical study of 395 patients with RA, 59% of patients treated with Simponi Aria when taken with methotrexate (MTX) saw improvement in symptoms of RA (joint pain, stiffness, and swelling) at 14 weeks, Results of the study were measured against the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria at week 14.
Administration Information
Simponi Aria is a biologic treatment given by intravenous infusion. A short 30-minute infusion is given as 2 starter doses 4 weeks apart, followed by an infusion every 8 weeks.
Number of yearly treatments: 6-8
Potential Side Effects
The most common side effects of Simponi Aria include upper respiratory infection (runny nose, sore throat, and hoarseness or laryngitis), abnormal liver tests, decreased blood cells that fight infection, viral infections, such as flu and cold sores in the mouth, bronchitis, high blood pressure and rash.
Simponi Aria can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Some people have serious infections while receiving Simponi Aria, including tuberculosis (TB), and infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses that spread throughout their body. Your doctor should test you for TB and hepatitis B before starting Simponi Aria.
For a full list of potential side effects, please see the Important Safety Information and Medication Guide on the Simponi Aria website.
Helpful Resources
SIMPONI ARIA WEBSITE
ABOUT SIMPONI ARIA
INSURANCE COVERAGE AND PATIENT SUPPORT
SIMPONI ARIA – YOUR INFUSION
SAGE TREATMENT TIPS
HEALTH NEWS ARTICLE
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