Golimumab Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Golimumab, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Golimumab brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Golimumab

Pronunciation : goe-LIM-ue-mab

ICD Code : Y43.4 Therapeutic Classification : Monoclonal antibodies

Brand Names or Trade Names of Golimumab

International :

Simponi

Why is Golimumab Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe ulcerative colitis either alone or with other medications. It blocks a protein named as TNF-alpha in the body

When should Golimumab not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe infection, using another TNF blocker and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Golimumab?

SC- The recommended dose is 50 mg monthly.

How should Golimumab be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Golimumab?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of tuberculosis, jaundice, heart problem, sugar, HIV, cancer, tingling, nervousness, autoimmune disorder, blood disorder, who are taking other medication, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or vision problem, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid excess dosage.

• Change injection sites.

• Patient may develop with increased risk of blood cancer with the following symptoms: unusual bruising, unusual lumps or swelling, unusual tiredness or weakness, weight loss. If it is so consult with your doctor.

• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid bruising or injury while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Golimumab?

Most Serious- Severe infection and tumor.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection/inflammation.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes level.
Local- Redness.
Heart- High blood pressure.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness and tingling.
♦Miscellaneous- Sarcoidosis.