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Chemical Name: ADALIMUMAB (a-da-LIM-ue-mab)
Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker used for treating a variety of moderate to severe inflammatory conditions (eg, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis [JRA], psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). It is also used to treat certain patients with moderate to severe Crohn disease and certain patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
WARNING: SERIOUS AND SOMETIMES FATAL INFECTIONS including tuberculosis, fungal infection, and other types of infection have occurred in patients using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). Most patients who developed these infections were also taking medicine that suppressed their immune system (eg, corticosteroids, methotrexate). PATIENTS SHOULD RECEIVE A TUBERCULOSIS (TB) SKIN TEST before using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). Patients who test positive for TB should begin treatment for TB before starting Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). All patients should also be monitored for signs of TB while using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) even if their TB test is negative. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs of TB or any other type of infection (eg, persistent cough; muscle weakness; unexplained weight loss; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; shortness of breath; unusual tiredness; warm, red, or painful skin; increased or painful urination). Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IF you are using abatacept or anakinra, or if you will be receiving a live vaccine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) or methotrexate. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including an autoimmune disorder (eg, lupus) or other immune system problems; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have a history of an infection that keeps coming back; TB infection or positive TB skin test; hepatitis B infection; heart problems (eg, heart failure); high cholesterol; high blood pressure; cancer; or numbness, tingling, or other nervous system problems (eg, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome). Tell your doctor if you have recently received a vaccine, are scheduled to receive a vaccine, or if you are scheduled to have surgery. Tell your doctor if you currently have open cuts or sores on your body, flu-like symptoms or other signs of infection (eg, fever; chills; cough; warm, red, or painful skin),or if you are currently using medicine to treat an infection or that may decrease your immune system. Tell your doctor if you have ever lived in or traveled to an area where TB is common; have come into close contact with a person with active TB; or live or have lived in certain parts of the country (eg, Ohio or Mississippi river valleys) where certain types of fungal infections (eg, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis) are common. Check with your doctor if you are not sure if you have lived in an area where these infections are common. USE OF HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a severe infection (eg, sepsis) or any other active infection. Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 4 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes).
Follow the directions for taking Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) provided by your doctor. Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) comes with a MEDICATION GUIDE approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read it carefully each time you refill Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IS GIVEN AS AN INJECTION under the skin. A health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions. DO NOT USE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IF IT CONTAINS PARTICLES, is cloudy or discolored, or if the syringe or pen is cracked or damaged. USE THE PROPER TECHNIQUE taught to you by your doctor. Inject deep under the skin, NOT into muscle. ROTATE INJECTION SITES. New injections should be given at least 1 inch from an old site. Do not inject into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red, or hard, or where you have scars or stretch marks. STORE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) in the refrigerator, between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Store in the original container until ready to use. If you need to take Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) with you, such as when traveling, store it in a cool carrier with an ice pack and protect it from light. Do not use after the expiration date on the dose tray label or prefilled syringe. Do not use Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) if it has ever been frozen. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes), use it as soon as you remember. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule.
DO NOT USE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IF you are allergic to any ingredient in Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes), rubber, or latex. LAB TESTS, including TB tests, liver function, and complete blood counts, may be performed while you use Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LAB APPOINTMENTS. HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR VISION CHANGES. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. DO NOT USE MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) MAY LOWER the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. TNF BLOCKERS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF developing certain types of cancer. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who use Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes), especially those with more severe rheumatoid arthritis, have an increased risk of developing lymphoma. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about your risk of developing any type of cancer while using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). TELL YOUR DOCTOR OR DENTIST THAT YOU TAKE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) MAY REDUCE the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools. DO NOT RECEIVE A LIVE VACCINE (eg, measles, mumps) while you are taking Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes). Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. USE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) WITH CAUTION IN THE ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its side effects, especially an increased risk of infection and certain types of cancer. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU BECOME PREGNANT, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) while you are pregnant. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) IS FOUND in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes).
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) include back pain; headache; mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; nausea; sinus inflammation; or stomach pain. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience blood in the urine or stools; butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks; chest pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; mental or mood changes; muscle pain or weakness; new or worsening joint pain; numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet; open sore that does not heal; persistent cough; persistent pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; severe or persistent stomach pain; shortness of breath; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; warm, red, or painful skin; increased or painful urination); swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet; unexplained weight loss; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual lumps; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; or vision changes. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Humira (1 Box = Two 40mg/0.8ml Syringes) is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; or unusual hoarseness. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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DO NOT SHARE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE HUMIRA (1 BOX = TWO 40mg/0.8ml SYRINGES) for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
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