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Simponi Aria (Golimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview
- Simponi Aria is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is used in combination with methotrexate.
- Simponi Aria is also known by its drug name, golimumab.
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Simponi Aria (Golimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview:
- Simponi Aria is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is used in combination with methotrexate.
- Simponi Aria is also known by its drug name, golimumab.
- It is a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).

Mechanism of Action:
- Simponi Aria is a genetically engineered antibody.
- It works by binding to tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks.
- This binding prevents TNF-α from signaling the immune system to attack the body’s connective tissues.

Administration:
- Administered as an intravenous infusion (slow injection into your vein) by a healthcare professional.
- Given every 8 weeks after initial loading doses.

Common Side Effects:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Viral infections
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Low white blood cell counts
- Bronchitis
- High blood pressure
- Rash

Rare but Serious Side Effects:
- Severe infections
- Hepatitis B virus reactivation
- Increased risk for lymphoma and other cancers
- Heart failure
- Nerve damage
- Lupus-like syndrome
- Severe allergic reactions

Financial Assistance:
- For eligible patients, the Janssen CarePath Savings Program may allow you to pay $5 for each Simponi injection.
- Eligibility: Must use private or commercial health insurance to cover a portion of medication costs for Simponi Aria. No income requirement.

For more details, you can visit:
- [Simponi Aria — Janssen](https://www.simponiaria.com/)
- [Golimumab for Infusion (Simponi Aria) — Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center](https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/patient-corner...)

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Simponi Aria (Golimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis | myRAteam

Simponi (Golimumab) for Rheumatoid Arthritis | myRAteam