{"id":3004,"date":"2026-04-17T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=3004"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:53:19","slug":"%d8%ac%d9%88%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%88%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%b3%d9%8a%d9%85%d8%a8%d9%88%d9%86%d9%8a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=3004&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Golimumab (Simponi)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is Golimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Golimumab is a biologic medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to take it properly?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This medication is given by subcutaneous injection.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Wash hands before and after use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Massage the injection site after administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dispose of the syringe after single use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dispose of the needle in a sharps container, then return the container to the healthcare provider when full.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What should you do while taking this medication?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reasons to contact your doctor immediately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you suspect you have taken an overdose, contact the emergency department immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Signs of a life-threatening reaction such as wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, severe cough, bluish skin color, seizures, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Signs or symptoms of illness, including fever, chills (fever with shaking), severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased or changed sputum color, painful urination, mouth ulcers, non-healing wounds, or itching or anal pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Severe dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Severe headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any skin rash.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are planning to have surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are about to receive any vaccination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to store the medication<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Store the medication in the refrigerator and avoid freezing it during storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What are the side effects of Golimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Common side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Local reaction at the injection site.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., sinusitis).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rare side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Only a few reports have been received of patients who developed diseases affecting the nervous system (multiple sclerosis, seizures, or neuritis and eye inflammation).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, as this medication may worsen your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Golimumab may cause a decrease in white blood cell or red blood cell counts. This is rare and may not cause any serious problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Golimumab is associated with a very small risk of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Do I need regular blood tests while taking Golimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Regular blood tests are not necessary while taking Golimumab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Is Golimumab safe during pregnancy?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Golimumab is a relatively new medication, so its risk during pregnancy is unknown. Moreover, you should avoid pregnancy while taking Golimumab. Therefore, women taking this medication should use an effective method of contraception. Breastfeeding should also be avoided while taking this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the recommended dose of Golimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This medication is given by subcutaneous injection. 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