What is Adalimumab Injection?
rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) that has not improved when treated with other medications, ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas causing pain and joint damage), psoriatic arthritis (a condition that ca...
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Humir
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What is Adalimumab Injection?
rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function)Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) that has not improved when treated with other medications,ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas causing pain and joint damage),psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin).
How
Adalimumab may help control your condition but will not cure it. Continue to use adalimumab even if you feel well. Do not stop using adalimumab without talking to your doctor.
Side Effects
redness, itching, bruising, pain, or swelling in the place you injected adalimumabstomach painnauseaheadacheback painAdalimumab may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html
Precautions
Before using adalimumab,tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to adalimumab, mannitol, or any other medications. If you will be using the prefilled syringe, also tell your doctor if you or the person who will be helping you inject adalimumab are allergic to latex or rubber.tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, abatacept (Orencia) and anakinra (Kineret). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.in addition to the conditions mentioned in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had numbness or tingling in any part of your body, any disease that affects your nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the nerves do not function properly and patients may experience weakness, numbness, loss of muscle coordination and problems with vision, speech, and bladder control), or heart disease.tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding If you become pregnant while using adalimumab, call your doctor.if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using adalimumab.do not have any vaccinations without talking to your doctor.
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What If I Forget
Inject the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Then inject the next dose on your regularly scheduled day. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it in the refrigerator and protect it from light. Do not freeze it. If you are traveling and need to take adalimumab with you, keep it in a cooler with an ice pack and do not expose it to light. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed or that has been frozen. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Dietary Restrictions
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
Miscellaneous
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Other Uses
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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