Roche Pakistan Ltd
Actemra 162mg/0.9ml inj 4's
Tocilizumab 162 mg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 4 Inj
Prescription may be requested
This medicine is marked as relaxed. You can order it now, and our pharmacist may ask for a prescription before dispatch if needed.
Frequently asked
Can I take this medicine with food?
Yes. Food does not affect the injection because it is administered subcutaneously.What should I do if I miss a dose?
Contact your physician or pharmacist promptly for a revised dosing schedule. Do not double the next dose unless specifically instructed
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Product Summary:
Actemra contains tocilizumab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the Interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor, reducing inflammation and immune-mediated tissue damage
Who It's For:
Adults and certain pediatric patients with autoimmune or inflammatory disorders prescribed by a rheumatologist or specialist.
Key Benefits:
Reduces inflammation, joint pain, swelling, stiffness, disease progression, and improves physical function.
- Generic name
- Tocilizumab 162 mg
- Manufacturer
- Roche Pakistan Ltd
- Form
- Injection
- Pack size
- Pack of 4 Inj
- Prescription
- Relaxed — may be requested
- MRP
- Rs.76,849
Uses
Primary Use:
Moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Also Used For:
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (PJIA), Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA), Systemic Sclerosis-associated Interstitial Lung Disease (SSc-ILD), and other specialist-approved indications
Who May Benefit:
Patients inadequately controlled with methotrexate, conventional DMARDs, or TNF inhibitors
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
Serious infections, tuberculosis reactivation, liver toxicity, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal perforation, hypersensitivity reactions. Regular CBC, LFT, and infection monitoring required
Avoid If:
Active serious infection, hypersensitivity to tocilizumab, untreated TB, severe uncontrolled liver disease (unless specialist-directed
Interactions:
Methotrexate: Increased infection risk. Corticosteroids: Higher immunosuppression. TNF inhibitors (e.g., adalimumab): Avoid combination due to infection risk. Warfarin: May alter anticoagulant effect; monitor INR. Statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin): May reduce statin levels. Omeprazole: Reduced drug exposure possible. Hormonal contraceptives: Effectiveness may decrease.
Common side effects
increased cholesterol, headache, injection site reaction
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