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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Reading the CMI does not take the place of counselling by a health professional.
Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all aspects of your medicines, including
why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
The CMI for your medicine that is on this web site is the most up-to-date version
available. It may differ from a CMI that you previously received from your doctor
or pharmacist, or in your pack of medicine.
This web site does not contain all CMIs for medicines sold in Australia and not
all medicines have a CMI available for them. If you do not find a CMI for your medicine
on this page, contact the pharmaceutical company who makes the medicine or talk
to your doctor or pharmacist. The information on this web site is intended for use
in Australia only.
Product name
Date released
Aimovig
17 Oct 2022
Do not use if you have had an allergic reaction to erenumab or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of this leaflet.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Aimovig is not suitable
for children under 18 years. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aimovig? in the full CMI
If you are allergic to salbutamol sulfate, or any of the ingredients listed at the
end of this leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
shortness of breath
wheezing or difficulty breathing
swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other parts of the body
rash, itching or hives on the skin.
After the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs
of tampering.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you:
Have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Have or have previously suffered from the following:
Heart, liver or kidney problems
Diabetes (high blood sugar)
High blood pressure
Problems with your thyroid gland
Hypoxia (reduced oxygen in the tissues).
Have any other medical conditions or take any medicines for any other condition.
Are unsure whether you should start using AIROMIR.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use AIROMIR if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. AIROMIR should
be avoided as it is probable that the active ingredient, salbutamol sulfate, can pass
through the placenta, and may affect your developing baby if used during pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to AJOVY or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to minocycline, any other tetracycline
antibiotics or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use AKAMIN? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aldactone or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Aldara or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Aldara? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to laronidase or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions (particularly breathing
problems), take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or
are breastfeeding.
Do not take Alecensa if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Alecensa or any
of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take Alecensa? in the full CMI.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ALEPAM or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pemetrexed disodium heptahydrate
or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
