Cimzia (Certolizumab Pegol) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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What is Crohn's disease?

Crohn's disease (also spelled Crohn disease) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations (breaks in the lining) of the small and large intestines, but can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus. It is named after the physician who described the disease in 1932. It also is called granulomatous enteritis or colitis, regional enteritis, ileitis, or terminal ileitis.

Crohn's disease is related closely to another chronic inflammatory condition that involves only the colon called ulcerative colitis. Together, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are frequently referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have no medical cure. Once the diseases begin, they tend to fluctuate between periods of inactivity (remission) and activity (relapse).

Inflammatory bowel disease affects approximately 500,000 to two million peop...

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Cimzia Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Cimzia)?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your certolizumab injection.

What happens if I overdose (Cimzia)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine. An overdose of certolizumab is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.

What should I avoid while receiving certolizumab (Cimzia)?

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with certolizumab. The live vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. Also avoid coming into contact with anyone who has recently received a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus could be passed on to you.

Avoid contact with people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses.

What other drugs will affect certolizumab (Cimzia)?

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:

anakinra (Kineret); or
other drugs that weaken your immune system (such as cancer medicine or steroids).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with certolizumab. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about certolizumab.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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