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Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly.
You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis before you start using this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive reaction to a tuberculosis test.
Your body's ability to fight an infection may be reduced while you are being treated with canakinumab. It is very important that you call your doctor right away if you have a fever, chills, cough, hoarseness, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination.
Using this medicine may increase your risk of cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.
Canakinumab may cause allergic reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, lightheadedness or dizziness, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or chest pain after you or your child receive the medicine.
Do not get any immunizations (vaccines) without your doctor's approval while you are being treated with this medicine.
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