Humira Information

Humira is a drug used in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis in adults. It works by binding itself to the Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF-alpha), which is produced by the body's immune system and blocks its action. TNF-alpha in excess, causes inflammation and damage of body tissues. The brand or generic drug is infused as an injection. Humira is a prescription drug. Cheap Humira may now be obtained from stores.

Humira Side Effects and Precautions

Adalimumab may cause some side effects like bloody urine, increased cholesterol levels and pain at the site of injection. Other side effects include sinusitis, infections of the upper respiratory tract, rashes, urinary tract infections, increased blood pressure and lipid levels. Adalimumab increases the risk of developing lymphoma (tumor of the lymph node), heart attacks, myocardial infarction (necrosis of muscular tissues of the heart), collagen disorders and relapse of tuberculosis.

Precautions to be taken, are to test for tuberculosis or any other infections before starting Humira. Do inform your doctor if you notice the onset of any infection after taking the injection, about diseases in the past and present, like tuberculosis, hepatitis B. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant etc.

Dosage Information For Humira

40 mg of discount Humira is given every other week in adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Other medication like Methotrexate maybe continued during treatment with this drug. Children in the age group between 4 and 17 years with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, weighing 15 to <30 kgs, are given 20 mg every other week and those above 30 kg are given 40 mg every other week. In chron's disease, the dosage is 160 mg (4 doses- day 1), 80 mg (day 15), and the maintenance dose of 40 mg every other week, from day 29. Patients with plaque psoriasis are treated with 80 mg on day 1, followed by 40 mg every other week from day 7. North Drug Mart helps you buy Humira in strengths of 40 mg/0.8ml.