ILUMYA

This medicine is for injection under the skin. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
 
A special MedGuide will be given to you before each treatment. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.
 
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
 
You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medicine. If your doctor prescribes any medicine for TB, you should start taking the TB medicine before starting this medicine. Make sure to finish the full course of TB medicine.
 
Call your doctor or health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This drug decreases your body's ability to fight infections. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
 
This medicine can decrease the response to a vaccine. If you need to get vaccinated, tell your health care professional if you have received this medicine. Extra booster doses may be needed. Talk to your doctor to see if a different vaccination schedule is needed.

It is important not to miss your dose. Call your doctor of health care professional if you are unable to keep an appointment. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Then be sure to take your next dose on your regular schedule. Do not take double or extra doses. If you have questions about a missed injection, call your health care professional.

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.