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roche products pty ltd - tocilizumab, quantity: 162 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: polysorbate 80; arginine; arginine hydrochloride; methionine; histidine; histidine hydrochloride monohydrate; water for injections - rheumatoid arthritis (iv and sc formulations),actemra is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (ra) in adult patients in combination with methotrexate (mtx) or other non-biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (dmards) in case of either an inadequate response or intolerance to previous therapy with one or more dmards.,actemra is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients with poor prognostic factors (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties, clinical trials) in combination with mtx in those not previously treated with mtx.,in the two groups of patients above, actemra can be given as monotherapy in case of intolerance to mtx or where continued treatment with mtx is inappropriate.,actemra has been shown to inhibit the progression of joint damage in adults, as measured by x-ray, when given in combination with methotrexate.,giant cell arteritis (sc formulations only),actemra is indicated for the treatment of giant cell arteritis (gca) in adult patients.,polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (iv and sc formulations),actemra is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older who have had an inadequate response to or intolerance to methotrexate (mtx). actemra can be given alone or in combination with mtx.,systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (iv and sc formulations),intravenous formulation,actemra is indicated for the treatment of active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older.,subcutaneous formulation,actemra is indicated for the treatment of active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 1 year of age and older.,actemra iv and sc can be given alone or in combination with methotrexate (mtx).

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 25 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 22.5 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 20 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 17.5 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 15 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 12.5 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 10 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

link medical products pty ltd t/a link pharmaceuticals - methotrexate, quantity: 7.5 mg - injection, solution - excipient ingredients: sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide; water for injections - psoriasis therapy (see warning box): trexject may be of value in the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults which is not adequately responsive to other forms of treatment. however, due to the high risk associated with its use, methotrexate should be used after the diagnosis has been definitely established, as by biopsy and/or after dermatologic consultation.,rheumatoid arthritis therapy (see warning box): management of severe, recalcitrant, active rheumatoid arthritis in adults not responding to, or intolerant of, an adequate trial of nsaids and one or more disease modifying drugs. aspirin, nsaids and/or low dose steroids may be continued, although the possibility of increased toxicity with concomitant use of nsaids including salicylate has not been fully explored. steroids may be reduced gradually in patients who respond to methotrexate. combined use of methotrexate with gold or penicillamine, has not been studied and may increase the incidence of adverse effects. rest and physiotherapy as indicated should be continued.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

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