If female, subject is either not of childbearing potential, defined as postmenopausal for at least 1 year or surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy), or is of childbearing potential and practicing one of the following methods of birth control:

  • Condoms, sponge, foams, jellies, diaphragm or intrauterine device (IUD)
  • Contraceptives (oral or parenteral) for three months (90 days) prior to study drug administration
  • A vasectomized partner
  • Total abstinence from sexual intercourse

Read more: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01316224?cond=%22Arthritis%22&lup_s=01/29/2014&lup_d=30