Adalimumab Benefits & Uses

Adalimumab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Adalimumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight between 15 to 30 kg should take 20 mg/day

Adalimumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Adalimumab safe for pregnant women?

Adalimumab should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Adalimumab safe during breastfeeding?

Adalimumab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Adalimumab on the Kidneys?

Adalimumab may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Adalimumab on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Adalimumab. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Adalimumab only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Adalimumab on the Heart?

Adalimumab may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Adalimumab with Other Drugs

Adalimumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Hydrocortisone

Melphalan

Zidovudine

Triamcinolone

Rotavirus Vaccine (Live Attenuated)

Azathioprine

Doxorubicin (Plain)

Fluorouracil

Adalimumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adalimumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Infections
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Adalimumab

Is this Adalimumab habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Adalimumab has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Adalimumab does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Adalimumab should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Adalimumab is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Adalimumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adalimumab

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Adalimumab and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Adalimumab

Information about the interaction of Adalimumab and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown