Humira

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Humira (generic name: adalimumab) is a tumor necrosis factor blocker (anti-TNF) medication that can be used for the treatment of:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, which is a disease causing inflammation of the joints
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a disease in children causing inflammation in the joints 
• Psoriatic arthritis, a disease that causes inflammation of the joints along with red, scaly patches on the skin 
• Ankylosing spondylitis, which is a condition involving long-term inflammation of the joints of the spine, especially where it joins the pelvis
• Crohn’s disease, a disease caused by inflammation of the gut. Prescribed for both adults and children aged six and over
• Ulcerative colitis, a disease causing both inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the gut. Humira is prescribed for adults and children aged five and older. When treating severe ulcerative colitis, it is unknown whether Humira is effective in people who have stopped responding to or could not tolerate other anti-TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor) medicines
• Plaque psoriasis, a disease that causes red, scaly patches on the skin
• Hidradenitis suppurativa, a long-lasting skin disease that causes lumps, abscesses and scarring. Humira is prescribed for people aged 12 and older
• Uveitis, an inflammation beneath the white layer of the eyeball. Humira is prescribed for adults and children two years of age and older.

Dosage

Humira is administered via a subcutaneous injection. The dosage is according to the prescribing doctor’s instructions and may vary according to the specific condition being treated. The usual practice is for a patient to receive the first dose under the supervision of their healthcare professional, after which it is self-administered.

Co-medication

In rheumatoid arthritis and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), Humira can be used for patients aged two or older, alone or with methotrexate. It can also be prescribed along with other non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for adult rheumatoid arthritis.

In psoriatic arthritis, Humira can be used alone or along with other DMARDs.