certolizumab pegol

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• helpline_team Posts: 2,009 ✭

  22. May 2013, 07:00 edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00

  Hello Gemma,
  
  You'll most likely start on what's called a loading dose for the first month that you take this drug (i.e. two injections every two weeks) before reducing to a maintenance dose (one injection every two weeks). To begin with it will probably be administered by a rheumatology nurse who can show you how to inject yourself if you feel comfortable to do so.
  
  There is a fair amount of info available on certolizumab from reliable sources. You could have a look at these for starters:
  http://www.nras.org.uk/about_rheumatoid_arthritis/newly_diagnosed/which_drugs_are_used/cimzia_certolizumab_pegol.aspx
  
  http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Rheumatoid arthritis&medicine=Certolizumab pegol&preparationCertolizumab pegol 200mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes
  
  Hope this is helpful
  Best wishes
  Paul

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• fowls48 Posts: 1,357

  22. May 2013, 07:11 edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00

  Hi Gemma
  
  
  I do not know anything about this treatment , but i wish you well with it .
  
  
  karen xx

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• gemmapetken Posts: 263

  22. May 2013, 09:30 edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00

  Thank you for the info. I've had a read and its put my fears at bay.
  I just have to come to terms with no more children!
  Gxx

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