About this medication
ADALIMUMAB (ay da LIM yoo mab) treats autoimmune conditions, such as psoriasis, arthritis, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis. It works by slowing down an overactive immune system. It may also be used to treat hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS is a condition that causes painful lumps under the skin in areas such as the armpits and groin. It belongs to a group of medications called TNF inhibitors. It is a monoclonal antibody.
How should you use this medication?
This medication is injected under the skin. It may be given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting. It may also be given at home. If you get this medication at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give it. Use exactly as directed. Take it as directed on the prescription label. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. This medication comes with INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. Ask your pharmacist for directions on how to use this medication. Read the information carefully. Talk to your pharmacist or care team if you have questions. It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. If you are getting this medication in a hospital or clinic, a special MedGuide will be given to you before each treatment. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions–skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Aplastic anemia–unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, increased bleeding or bruising
- Body pain, tingling, or numbness
- Heart failure–shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Infection–fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don’t heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Lupus-like syndrome–joint pain, swelling, or stiffness, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, rashes that get worse in the sun, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Unusual bruising or bleeding Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Headache
- Nausea
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain
What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Abatacept
- Anakinra
- Biologic medications, such as certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab
- Live virus vaccines This medication may also interact with the following:
- Cyclosporine
- Theophylline
- Vaccines
- Warfarin
This is a summary of information about this product. It is not medical advice. Ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your individual health needs.
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