Humira 20 mg / 0,2 mL, 40 mg / 0,4 mL, 80 mg / 0,8 mL Solution for Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other autoimmune conditions.
Dosage (summary)
40 mg every other week for rheumatoid arthritis; 160 mg initial dose for Crohn's, followed by 80 mg at week 2, then 40 mg every other week.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 2-8 weeks, Duration: Varies by condition.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed; HUMIRA is excreted in breast milk at low levels.
Key Drug Interactions
- Live vaccines
- Anakinra
- Azathioprine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to adalimumab
- Active tuberculosis
- Moderate to severe heart failure
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions
- Infections
- Headache
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of infection
- Avoid live vaccines
- Report any allergic reactions immediately
Serious warnings
- Risk of serious infections
- Malignancies
- Neurologic events
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