Prospect: Information for the User
Tremfya 100 mg injectable solution in pre-filled syringe
Guselkumab
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring, which will facilitate the detection of new information about its safety. You can contribute by reporting any adverse effects you may experience. The final part of section 4 includes information on how to report these adverse effects.
Read this prospect thoroughly before starting to use this medicine, because
it contains important information for you.
Tremfya contains the active ingredient guselkumab, which is a type of protein called monoclonal antibody.
This medication acts by blocking the activity of a protein called IL-23,which is present in greater quantities in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Tremfya is used to treat adults with “plaque psoriasis” of moderate to severe, an inflammatory disorder that affects the skin and nails.
Tremfya can improve skin disorders and the appearance of nails and reduce symptoms, such as scaling, shedding, exfoliation, itching, pain, and burning.
Tremfya is used to treat a disease called “psoriatic arthritis”, an inflammatory joint disease, often accompanied by psoriasis. If you have psoriatic arthritis, you will be given other medications first. If you do not respond well enough to these medications, you will be given Tremfya to reduce the signs and symptoms of your disease. Tremfya can be used alone or with another medication called methotrexate.
The use of Tremfya in psoriatic arthritis will benefit you by reducing the signs and symptoms of the disease, slowing down the damage to the cartilage and bone of the joints, and improving your ability to perform normal daily activities.
No use Tremfya
(see section 6). If you think you may be allergic, consult your doctor before using Tremfya
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Tremfya:
If you are unsure whether any of the above conditions apply to you, speak with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Tremfya.
Infection and allergic reaction monitoring
Tremfya has the potential to produce severe adverse reactions, including allergic reactions and infections. You must monitor the appearance of signs of these disorders while receiving Tremfya.
Stop using Tremfya and consult your doctor or seek medical help immediately if you observe
any sign that indicates a possible severe allergic reaction or infection.
The signs of infection may include fever or flu-like symptoms; muscle pain; cough; difficulty breathing; burning sensation while urinating or urinating more frequently than usual; blood in mucus (phlegm); weight loss; diarrhea or stomach pain; hot, red, or painful skin, or sores on the body that are different from psoriasis lesions.
Severe allergic reactions with Tremfya have occurred, which may include the following symptoms,swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and hives (see “Severe adverse reactions” in section4).
Children and adolescents
Tremfya is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age because there are no studies in this age group.
Other medications and Tremfya
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
medication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Driving and operating machinery
It is unlikely that Tremfya will affect your ability to drive and operate machinery.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or nurse. In case of doubt, consult your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
What dose of Tremfya to administer and for how long
Your doctor will decide for how long you need to use Tremfya.
Psoriatic arthritis
Initially, your doctor or nurse will administer Tremfya. However, you and your doctor may decide that you can administer Tremfya yourself, in which case, you will receive the necessary training on how to administer Tremfya. Consult your doctor or nurse if you have any doubts about administering injections. It is essential that you do not attempt to administer the injections yourself until your doctor or nurse has taught you.
To know how to use Tremfya, read carefully the "Instructions for use" leaflet before using it, which is attached to the packaging.
If you use more Tremfya than you should
If you have received more Tremfya than you should or the dose was administered before the prescribed time, inform your doctor.
If you forget to use Tremfya
If you have forgotten to administer a dose of Tremfya, inform your doctor.
If you interrupt treatment with Tremfya
Do not stop using Tremfya without first talking to your doctor. If you suspend treatment, your symptoms may reappear.
Like all medications, this medication may produce adverse effects, although not all people will experience them.
Severe Adverse Effects
Inform your doctor or seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following severe adverse effects:
Severe Allergic Reaction(may affect up to 1 in 100people)- symptoms may include:
Other Adverse Effects
The following adverse effects are all mild to moderate. If any of these adverse effects become severe, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse immediately.
Some adverse effects are very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Some adverse effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Some adverse effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly throughtheSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medication.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the syringe label and on the box after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store the pre-filled syringe in the outer packaging to protect it from light.
Store in refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not freeze.
Do not shake.
Do not use this medication if it warns that it is cloudy or has an abnormal color, or contains large particles. Before using the medication, remove the packaging from the refrigerator and keep the pre-filled syringe in it until it reaches room temperature, waiting 30 minutes.
This medication is for single use. Medications should not be thrown down the drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medications that you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Tremfya
Appearance of Tremfya and contents of the pack
Injectable solution (injection). Tremfya is a transparent and colourless to light yellow solution. It is presented in a carton pack containing a single-dose glass syringe
and as a multiple pack containing 2 (2packs of 1) pre-filled syringes. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Janssen-Cilag International NV
Turnhoutseweg 30
B-2340 Beerse
Belgium
Manufacturer
Janssen Biologics B.V.
Einsteinweg 101
2333CB Leiden
Netherlands
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorisation holder:
België/Belgique/Belgien Janssen‑Cilag NV Tel/Tél: +32 14 64 94 11 | Lietuva UAB "JOHNSON & JOHNSON" Tel: +370 5 278 68 88 |
... „...&...... ....: +359 2 489 94 00 | Luxembourg/Luxemburg Janssen‑Cilag NV Tél/Tel: +32 14 64 94 11 |
Ceská republika Janssen‑Cilag s.r.o. Tel.: +420 227 012 227 | Magyarország Janssen‑Cilag Kft. Tel.: +36 1 884 2858 |
Danmark Janssen‑Cilag A/S Tlf: +45 45 94 8282 jacdk@its.jnj.com | Malta AM MANGION LTD. Tel: +356 2397 6000 |
Deutschland Janssen‑Cilag GmbH Tel: +49 2137 955 955 | Nederland Janssen‑Cilag B.V. Tel: +31 76 711 1111 |
Eesti UAB "JOHNSON & JOHNSON" Eesti filiaal Tel: +372 617 7410 | Norge Janssen‑Cilag AS Tlf: +47 24 12 65 00 |
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