HUMIRA (adalimumab)

HUMIRA( adalimumab) is a monoclonal antibody drug that is used to reduce signs and symptoms of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, moderate to severe polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, chronic plaque psoriasis, and non-infectious intermediate panuveitis. This drug is a TNF blocker that can suppress your immune system to lessen the signs and symptoms of autoimmune diseases. TNF, or tumor necrosis factor, is a cell signaling protein involved in systemic inflammation and is one of the cytokines that make up the acute phase reaction. This medication can be used by children 2 years and older and adults, but should be taken as prescribed by a doctor. HUMIRA is administered by injection.

Along with HUMIRA comes many serious side effects and signs and symptoms to look out for while using this drug. They include:

• Serious infections
• Hepatitis B infection in carriers of the virus
• Allergic reactions
• Nervous system problems
• Blood problems
• Heart failure
• Immune reactions including lupus-like syndrome
• Liver problems
• Psoriasis
• Pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising at site of injection
• Upper respiratory infecctions
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Fever, sweats, or chills
• Muscle aches
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Blood in phlegm
• Weight loss
• Sores
• Diarrhea or stomach pain
• Burning while urinating
• Frequent urination
• Fatigue

These are a lot of serious side effects that re associated with HUMIRA. From patients trying to suppress the symptoms of one disease or illness, there is even more serious diseases and illness can be added to their ailments.

Because HUMIRA blocks TNF, it means that it also suppresses your immune system to be able to fight infections. People who are taking HUMIRA are more susceptible to serious infections like tuberculosis and infections that are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. doctors should test for tuberculosis before and during taking HUMIRA. There is also a huge increase to childrena dn adults taking this medication to develop cancers such as lymphoma, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, basal cell cancer, and squamous cell cancer. Some of the cancers are fatal and result in death. Although this medication can help with current diseases, it negatively impacts the immune system and may harm more than it helps.