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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Actemra (tocilizumab) is a prescription medication that is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19.
Actemra comes as an injection that is to be administered subcutaneously. It is also available for intravenous (IV) infusion.
| Fact Table | |
| Formula |
C6428H9976N1720O2018S42 |
| License |
US DailyMed, US FDA, EU EMA |
| Bioavailability |
Tocilizumab is administered by injection and does not have a specific bioavailability value since it acts systemically |
| Legal status |
Rx-only |
| Chemical Name |
Tocilizumab |
| Elimination half-life |
8–14 days during steady state (dependent on concentration) |
| Dosage (Strength) |
Typically ranging from 162 mg to 324 mg |
| Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
| Brands |
Actemra is the primary brand name for tocilizumab |
| Protein binding |
Tocilizumab does not significantly bind to plasma proteins |
| PubChem CID |
Not available |
| MedlinePlus |
a611004 |
| ChEBI |
The ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) entry for tocilizumab is not available as it is a protein-based drug |
| ATC code |
L04AC07 |
| DrugBank |
DB06273 |
| KEGG |
D02596 |
| Routes of administration |
Actemra is administered by intravenous infusion or subcutaneous injection |
Actemra should be used as advised by your doctor. You may speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any questions or concerns arise.
Actemra dosing is dependent upon the condition being treated and your weight. Your doctor will also tell you if you should receive subcutaneous injections or the IV infusion.
Information regarding how to use Actemra, how much, and how often the medication should be administered will be provided to you by your doctor.
Tocilizumab is the active ingredient in Actemra.
L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, L-methionine, polysorbate 80, and water for Injection are the inactive ingredients in the subcutaneous injection.
Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate/sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate buffered solution, polysorbate 80, sucrose, and water for Injection are the inactive ingredients in the IV formulation.
Patients who have an allergy to the Actemra should not receive it.
The following FDA Boxed Warnings are associated with Actemra:
Upper respiratory tract infections, nasopharyngitis, headache, high blood pressure, increased liver function tests, and injection site reactions are the most common Actemra side effects that can occur.
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Actemra. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech Inc.; 2022.
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