Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

Adalimumab is prescribed to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerati﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ve colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
It works by inhibiting a specific cell signal protein that causes inflammation.

Question 2

Dosage?

Accepted Answer

Adalimumab  - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions: INJECTION 80 mg/.8mL

Question 3

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

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Serious
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Infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body , liver failure,
blood clot in the lung, cerebrovascular accident, and cancer
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Most common
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Injection site reactions, fever, joint pain, numbness, tingling and swelling in the face, tongue, ankles and lower leg regions, headache, rash, naus﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍

Question 4

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

• It may cause serious infection, which leads to death, contact your healthcare provider immediately if you have any signs of infection such as fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms.
•  Perform lab test for tuberculosis before treatment.﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ Monitor every patient for active tuberculosis while taking this medication.
•  Tuberculosis treatment should be given prior to this medication.
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Adalimumab - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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