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Tocilizumab (80mg)
Tocira 80 Infusion is a medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions of the joints, skin, and bowel.
Infusion
Tocira 80 Infusion is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. The most common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, high blood pressure, upper respiratory tract infection, increased liver enzymes, and nasopharyngitis. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or bother you.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Tocira 80 Infusion blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Tocira 80 Infusion is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein. You may be asked for regular blood tests to check blood counts, cholesterol level, and liver functioning during the treatment. It might make you feel dizzy. If this happens, avoid driving or operating on machinery. It makes it hard to fight with an infection. Inform your doctor if you notice fever, cough, or stomach pain. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.