Humira Pens

Read the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use provided by your pharmacist before you start adalimumab and each time you get a refill If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist

If you are using this medication at home, get all preparation and usage instructions from your healthcare professional and on the product packaging.
Visually inspect this product for particles or discoloration before use. Do not use the liquid if either is present. Do not shake this product

If you take Humira Pens out of the refrigerator, let it sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting it. Do not heat Humira Pens in any other way, such as by heating it in the microwave or placing it in hot water

Use Humira Pens exactly as prescribed Inject this medication under the skin of the thigh or abdomen as directed by your doctor, usually every other week or in some cases once a week.

If you are using Humira Pens for psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or uveitis, your doctor may prescribe a different schedule/higher dose when you start treatment. Use this medication with caution and as directed by your doctor.

Before injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol Change the injection site each time to minimize subcutaneous damage. The new injection site should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the old site Do not spray on sore, bruised, red or hard skin areas.
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Dosage is based on your medical condition and your response to treatment In children, the dosage is also based on body weight
Use Humira Pens regularly to get the most benefit from it To help you remember, mark in your calendar the days when you need to receive this medicine.

Do not increase your dose or use Humira Pens more often or for longer than prescribed
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens

See also the Warnings section
Before using adalimumab, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or have any other allergies This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as natural rubber/latex) which may cause allergic reactions or other problems Ask your pharmacist for more details

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: current/recent/recurrent infections (such as hepatitis B, tuberculosis infection, histoplasmosis), blood problems/ bone marrow (such as low red/white blood cell count and platelets), seizures, certain brain/nerve disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome), cancer, heart disease (especially heart failure), lupus Adalimumab may make you more likely to get infections or may make any current infection worse.

Wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infection Avoid contact with people who have a communicable disease (such as chickenpox, measles, flu) that can be transmitted to others.

Consult your doctor if you have an infection or for more details
Do not get vaccinated without your doctor’s approval. Avoid contact with people who have recently received a live vaccine (such as the flu vaccine inhaled through the nose)
To reduce the risk of cuts, bruises or injuries, be careful with sharp objects such as razors and nail clippers, and avoid activities such as contact sports

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products)
Older people may be at higher risk of infection while using Humira Pens.
During pregnancy, Humira Pens should only be used when absolutely necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
This medication passes into breast milk Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.