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SIMPONI ARIA®

(golimumab)

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Can I Take SIMPONI ARIA if I Am Breastfeeding, Planning to Breastfeed, Pregnant, or Planning to Become Pregnant?

Last Updated: 10/02/2024

summary

Here is a passage from the SIMPONI ARIA MEDICATION GUIDE, which may be helpful to address your question:

Before starting SIMPONI ARIA, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you1:

  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if SIMPONI ARIA passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will receive SIMPONI ARIA or breastfeed.
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if SIMPONI ARIA will harm your unborn baby.
  • have a baby and you were receiving SIMPONI ARIA during your pregnancy. Tell your baby’s doctor before your baby receives any vaccine. Your baby may have an increased chance of getting an infection for up to 6 months after birth.

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the MEDICATION GUIDE for SIMPONI ARIA.1

 

References

1 SIMPONI ARIA (golimumab) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/SIMPONI+ARIA-pi.pdf.