Humira (Adalimumab)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Humira is a prescription immunological agent used in the treatment of skin and joint disease. It is usually prescribed by a specialized healthcare provider like a dermatologist or a rheumatologist.

Humira is used to treat the following conditions:

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Crohn disease
  • Hidradenitis suppurativa
  • Plaque psoriasis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Uveitis

Humira is a type of medication called a monoclonal antibody. These types of drugs are different than traditional prescription medications. They work like our immune system to attach to certain targets. Humira attaches to TNF-alpha and prevents the activation of certain cells of the immune system. 

Fact Table

Formula

C6428H9912N1694O1987S46

License

US FDA, EU EMA

Bioavailability

64%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Adalimumab

Elimination half-life

3 hour

Dosage (Strength)

80 mg/0.8 mL, 40 mg/0.4 mL

Pregnancy

not recommended

Brands

Humira

Protein binding

Not Available

PubChem CID

Not Available

MedlinePlus

a603010

ChEBI

Not Available

ATC code

L04AB04

DrugBank

DB00051

KEGG

D02597

Routes of administration

Subcutaneous

Directions

Your doctor will prescribe the Humira dosage that is right for you. Use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Humira is available in several different types of pens based on what is being treated and the amount of medication needed.

Humira must be refrigerated at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). Do not freeze. Store in the original carton and protect from light.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Humira is adalimumab.

Interactions

Common drug interactions with Humira can include:

  • Abatacept
  • Anakinra
  • BCG
  • Certolizumab
  • Echinacea
  • Fingolimod
  • Inactivated vaccines
  • Leflunomide
  • Live vaccines
  • Natalizumab
  • Pimecrolimus
  • Sipuleucel-T
  • Tacrolimus
  • Tocilizumab
  • Vedolizumab

Cautions

Do not start Humira if you have an active infection. Tell your doctor if you develop an infection while taking Humira.

The risk of certain types of cancers can increase while taking Humira.

Use caution if you have latent hepatitis B infection.

Use caution if you have a history of heart failure.

This is not a complete list of precautions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.

Side Effects

The following are the most common Humira side effects:

  • Antibody development
  • Headache
  • Increase creatinine phosphokinase
  • Infections
  • Injection site reaction
  • Positive autoantibody titer
  • Sinusitis
  • Skin rash
  • Upper respiratory tract infection


Buy Humira from Canada
at Canada Drugs Direct.

References

  1. Humira [package insert].Chicago, IL: Abbvie; 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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