WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR INJECTION EXPERIENCE WITH SIMPONI®
SIMPONI® Dosing: Just One Injection, Once a Month
SIMPONI® requires fewer injections under the skin than the selected anti-TNF biologic medicines in moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and active ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Keep in mind that shown below, while how often you take a medicine matters, there are other important factors to consider. Talk to your doctor about treatment options and what might be right for you.
Minimum number of injections first year
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Dosing schedule
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|---|---|---|
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SIMPONI®*† (golimumab) autoinjector |
12 |
One injection under the skin, once a month |
|
Humira®†ǂ (adalimumab) pen |
26 |
One injection, under the skin, every other week |
|
Enbrel®ƚ (etanercept) autoinjector |
52 |
One injection under the skin, once a week |
| Minimum number of injections first year | Dosing schedule | |
|---|---|---|
SIMPONI®*†(golimumab) autoinjector
|
x 12 |
One injection under the skin, once a month |
Humira®†ǂ(adalimumab) pen
|
x 26 |
One injection, under the skin, every other week |
Enbrel®ƚ(etanercept) autoinjector
|
x 52 |
One injection under the skin, once a week |
- *SIMPONI® is used with the medicine methotrexate (MTX) for RA treatment and alone or with MTX for PsA treatment.
- †SIMPONI®, Humira®, and Enbrel® are also available in a prefilled syringe.
- Humira® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
- Enbrel® is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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- This presentation is not intended to compare the safety, effectiveness, or uses of these treatments. This information, along with other factors, can be considered with your doctor when discussing treatment options. Please refer to each product's Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for recommended dosing and administration.
- While dosing may be important, there are other factors to consider. So talk to your doctor about treatment options and what might be right for you.