Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Actemra Injection
Actemra Injection
| Generic name | tocilizumab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | monoclonal antibody (interleukin-6 receptor antagonist) |
| Forms | Pre-filled pen (ACTPen) for subcutaneous injection, Pre-filled syringe for subcutaneous injection, Concentrated solution for intravenous infusion |
Actemra contains the active ingredient tocilizumab. It belongs to a group of medicines called monoclonal antibodies, which are proteins that specifically recognise and bind to other unique proteins in the body.
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