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GCA Biopsy while on prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (14)

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@dadcue

I hope Actemra works for you.

Your Actemra injection dose is probably 162 mg. As far as I know, that is the only dose available by injection.

For GCA, 162 mg administered subcutaneously every other week followed by an increase to every week based on clinical response.

I do a monthly infusion. When Actemra is given by an IV infusion any dose can be given up to 800 mg every 4 weeks. Doses exceeding 800 mg per infusion are not recommended.

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Yes you are right, it’s 162 mg. How are infusions working out for you?