Cimzia

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  • Cimzia is a drug marketed by UCB, Inc. Cimzia, also called certolizumab pegol, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States in April of 2008 for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease in patients that do not respond to regular therapies.FDA News: FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease (April 22, 2008)

    On May 13, 2009, Belgian drugmaker UCB announced that it had received approval from the FDA to market their drug Cimzia to patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Cimza received approval as a treatment for Crohn's Disease in April 2008.Salon: FDA approves UCB drug for rheumatoid arthritis (May 13, 2009)

  • Injection Schedule

    Patients receive injections every two weeks for the first three injections of Cimzia. After the benefits have been established, Cimzia injections continue once every four weeks.FDA News: FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease (April 22, 2008)

  • Side Effects

  • FDA Warning

    In September 2008, the FDA issued a warning in regards to reports of histoplasmosis in patients being treated with Cimzia. Other tumor necrosis factor blockers, such as Enbrel, Remicade and Humira, also received FDA warnings.WebMD: Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning (September 4, 2008)

  • Quotes

    "Patients taking Cimzia should be educated about how to identify an infection and be instructed to contact their health care professional at the first sign of infection while on Cimzia. In cases of serious infections, the drug should be discontinued immediately." —FDAFDA News: FDA Approves Cimzia to Treat Crohn's Disease (April 22, 2008)

    "Cimzia had a 'modest improvement in the response rate, as compared with the placebo,' write the researchers. They included William Sandborn, MD, of the gastroenterology and hepatology division of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn"—WebMDWebMD: New Drug May Help Treat Crohn's Disease (July 18, 2007)

  • Disclaimer

    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Cimzia.

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