Introduction to Adlumab 40mg Injection
Adlumab 40mg Injection contains the active ingredient Adalimumab. It is an antirheumatic agent that belongs to the class of medications called TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors. It is used alone or with other medications to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (a condition that affects children in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, loss of function, and delays in growth and development).
It is also indicated to treat enthesitis-related arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas, causing pain and joint damage), axial spondyloarthritis without radiographic evidence of ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin), plaque psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (a skin disease that causes pimple-like bumps in the armpits, groin, and anal area), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum), and non-infectious uveitis (swelling and inflammation of different areas of the eye).
Do not use Adlumab 40mg Injection if you are allergic to adalimumab or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have active tuberculosis or other severe infections. Do not consume this medicine if you have moderate or severe heart failure. Inform your physician if you have any active infection before starting the treatment. Tell your doctor if you have lung problems, heart diseases, liver or kidney disorders before initiating the treatment. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice about taking this medicine.
Therapeutic Effects of Adlumab 40mg Injection
The active ingredient in this medicine is a human monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins that attach to a specific target. The target of Adlumab 40mg Injection is a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNFα), which is involved in the immune (defense) system and at increased levels in the inflammatory diseases. By attaching to TNFα, Humira decreases inflammation in these diseases.
Interaction of Adlumab 40mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Adlumab 40mg Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Adlumab 40mg Injection
- Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C).
- Do not freeze.
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
How to consume Adlumab 40mg Injection
Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of administration based on your disease condition, severity and other factors. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
This medicine is to be administered by injection under the skin (subcutaneously). Your doctor or other healthcare professional will train you on how to use this injection. Do not self-administer this injection until you get trained. Your doctor will decide the dose, duration, and frequency of administration based on your disease condition, severeity and other factors.
Safety Advices for Adlumab 40mg Injection
Pregnancy
Do not take Adlumab 40mg Injection during pregnancy unless your doctor says. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose.
Breast Feeding
Adlumab 40mg Injection can be used during breastfeeding. However, inform your physician if you are breastfeeding.
Lungs
Adlumab 40mg Injection should be taken cautiously in patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the treatment.
Liver
Adlumab 40mg Injection should be taken cautiously in patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver diseases before initiating the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol is safe during the treatment with Adlumab 40mg Injection. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
Adlumab 40mg Injection may have a small effect on your ability to drive, cycle or use machines. Room spinning sensation and vision disturbances may occur after taking this medicine
Side Effects of Adlumab 40mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Injection site reactions
- Rash
- Headache
- Sinusitis
- Upper respiratory infections
- Fever
Serious
- Heart problems
- Abnormal heart beat
- Severe skin reactions
- GI bleeding
- Abnormal blood count values
- Liver injury
- Bone problems
- Infections
- Severe respiratory problems