Actemra and Borage drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Actemra (tocilizumab) and Borage (borage). Common drug interactions include road traffic accident among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Actemra and Borage. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Actemra?

Actemra has active ingredients of tocilizumab. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 102,759 Actemra users. Check the latest studies of Actemra.

What is Borage?

Borage has active ingredients of borage. eHealthMe is studying from 272 Borage users. Check the latest studies of Borage.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

69 people who take Actemra and Borage together, and have interactions are studied.

Actemra and Borage drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Actemra and Borage, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Road traffic accident
  2. Joint swelling
  3. Infusion related reaction
  4. Irritable bowel syndrome
  5. Pyrexia (fever)
  6. Sleep disorder
  7. Joint range of motion decreased (disease of joint movement)
  8. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  9. Vomiting
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Actemra and Borage, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Surgery

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  2. Folliculitis (infection of hair root)
  3. Infusion related reaction
  4. Irritable bowel syndrome
  5. Pyrexia (fever)
  6. Sleep disorder
  7. Joint range of motion decreased (disease of joint movement)
  8. Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
  9. Vomiting
  10. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

50-59:

  1. Blood urine present
  2. Diarrhoea

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 65 people, 94.20%
  2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 52 people, 75.36%
  3. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 27 people, 39.13%
  4. Inflammation: 23 people, 33.33%
  5. Synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane): 21 people, 30.43%
  6. Pemphigus (any of several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters): 21 people, 30.43%
  7. Fever: 20 people, 28.99%
  8. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 20 people, 28.99%
  9. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 19 people, 27.54%
  10. Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 18 people, 26.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tocilizumab and borage (the active ingredients of Actemra and Borage, respectively), and Actemra and Borage (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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