Humira
· Trade Name
HUMIRA
· Generic Name
Adalimumab
· Drug Class
Inflammatory Bowel medication
Anti-Rheumatics medication
Psoriasis medication
· How It Works
Medication inhibits tumor necrosis factor.
Medication reduces inflammation and alters immune system response
· Serious Side Effects
severe infection
sepsis
tuberculosis reactivation
lymphoma
cancer
hepatitis B reactivation
heart failure
anaphylaxis
allergic reactions
lupus-like syndrome
nervous system demyelinating disease
bone marrow toxicity
· Common Side Effects
allergic reactions
headache
liver damage
muscle pain
muscle damage
upper respiratory infections
sinus infection
urinary track infection
stomach ache
nausea
high cholesterol
back pain
rash
high blood pressure
blood in urine
antibody formation
joint pain
Posted on March 30, 2009
