Warnings


What may interact with Arcalyst?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-biologic medicines such as adalimumab, anakinra, etanercept, infliximab
-live virus vaccines
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-medicines that lower chance of fighting an infection
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Arcalyst?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-diabetes (high blood sugar)
-hepatitis
-high cholesterol
-HIV or AIDs
-immune system problems
-infection (especially a viral infection such as chickenpox, cold sores, or herpes)
-lung or breathing disease (asthma)
-recently received or scheduled to receive a vaccine
-tuberculosis, a positive skin test for tuberculosis or have recently been in close contact with someone who has tuberculosis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to rilonacept, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Arcalyst?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while taking this medicine.
This drug may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of reach of children and pets.
If you are using this medicine at home, store unopened vials in the refrigerator between 2 to 8 degrees C (36 to 46 degrees F). Keep unopened vials in the original carton until you are ready to use it. After mixing this medicine, it may be kept at room temperature and must be used within 3 hours. Protect from light. If the mixed medicine is at room temperature for more than 3 hours, throw it away. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, ask your pharmacist or health care provider how to get rid of this medicine safely.