Certolizumab Subcutaneous and Fortamet

• Generic Name: certolizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cimzia, Cimzia Starter

Certolizumab injection is used to reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn disease in adult patients who have received other medicines or treatments that did not work well. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Certolizumab works on the immune system to decrease inflammation.

Certolizumab is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended
• Other Brand Names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet, Glumetza. Riomet

Fortamet is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Fortamet is sometimes used together with insulin or other medications, but this medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Fortamet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.