Actemra (tocilizumab) Product Information (PI) - Roche Australia
Actemra (tocilizumab) Product Information (PI) - Roche Australia
Actemra (tocilizumab) Product Information (PI) - Roche Australia
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• Single use vial containing 80 mg of ACTEMRA in 4 mL (20 mg/mL). Packs of 1<br />
and 4* vials.<br />
• Single use vial containing 200 mg of ACTEMRA in 10 mL (20 mg/mL). Packs<br />
of 1 and 4* vials.<br />
• Single use vial containing 400 mg of ACTEMRA in 20 mL (20 mg/mL). Packs<br />
of 1 and 4* vials.<br />
Store vials at 2ºC – 8ºC. (Refrigerate. Do not freeze.) Keep the container in the outer<br />
carton in order to protect from light.<br />
ACTEMRA does not contain any antimicrobial agent; therefore care must be taken to<br />
ensure the sterility of the prepared solution. <strong>Product</strong> is for single use in one patient only.<br />
Discard any residue.<br />
The prepared infusion solution of ACTEMRA is physically and chemically stable in<br />
0.9% w/v sodium chloride solution at 30ºC for 24 hours. To reduce microbiological<br />
hazard, the prepared infusion should be used immediately. If storage is necessary, hold at<br />
2ºC – 8ºC for not more than 24 hours.<br />
Do not use after the expiry date (EXP) shown on the pack.<br />
Disposal of Medicines<br />
The release of medicines into the environment should be minimised. Medicines should<br />
not be disposed of via wastewater and disposal through household waste should be<br />
avoided. Unused or expired medicine should be returned to a pharmacy for disposal.<br />
POISON SCHEDULE<br />
Prescription Only Medicine (S4)<br />
SPONSOR<br />
<strong>Roche</strong> <strong>Product</strong>s Pty Limited<br />
ABN 70 000 132 865<br />
4-10 Inman Road<br />
Dee Why NSW 2099<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
Customer enquiries: 1800 233 950<br />
Distributed in New Zealand by:<br />
<strong>Actemra</strong> ® <strong>PI</strong> 131004 36 of 37<br />
CDS 8.0