It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Humira Pen before taking it.
Humira Pen uses
Uses of Humira Pen:
It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
It is used to treat psoriatic arthritis.
It is used to treat Crohn's disease.
It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
It is used to treat plaque psoriasis.
It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
It is used to treat juvenile arthritis.
It is used to treat a skin problem called hidradenitis suppurativa.
It is used to treat uveitis.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Humira Pen side effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of infection like fever, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, or wound that will not heal.
Signs of lupus like a rash on the cheeks or other body parts, sunburn easy, muscle or joint pain, chest pain or shortness of breath, or swelling in the arms or legs.
Chest pain or pressure.
Very bad headache.
Feeling very tired or weak.
Very bad dizziness or passing out.
Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
Night sweats.
A big weight loss.
Fever that does not go away.
Swollen gland.
A skin lump or growth.
Blood in the urine.
Pale skin.
Very bad irritation where the shot was given.
Red scaly patches or bumps that are pus filled.
Very bad and sometimes deadly liver problems have happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
Heart failure has happened with Humira Pen, as well as heart failure that has gotten worse in people who already have it. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease. Call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath, a big weight gain, a heartbeat that is not normal, or swelling in the arms or legs that is new or worse.
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Humira Pen other side effects
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Headache.
Stuffy nose.
Runny nose.
Belly pain.
Upset stomach.
Back pain.
Irritation where the shot is given.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Active ingredients: Adalimumab Prefilled Pens/Syringes
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Humira Pen be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Humira Pen?
Use Humira Pen as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
If you will be giving yourself the shot, your doctor or nurse will teach you how to give the shot.
Wash your hands before and after use.
Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
Do not shake the solution.
Do not use if the solution is cloudy, leaking, or has particles.
Do not give if the solution is not clear and colorless.
Do not give into red or irritated skin.
Move the site where you give the shot with each shot.
If it makes the shot feel better, this medicine can be taken out of the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before using. Allow to sit at room temperature without removing the cap or cover. Do not heat Humira Pen.
Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box. Do not reuse needles or other items. When the box is full, follow all local rules for getting rid of it. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Throw syringe away after use. Do not use the same syringe more than one time.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
If you are not sure what to do if you miss a dose, call your doctor.
Who should not take Humira Pen?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take Humira Pen. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Hepatitis B testing may be done. A hepatitis B infection may get worse during care.
If you have a latex allergy, talk with your doctor.
You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
Make sure you are up to date with all your vaccines before treatment with this medicine.
Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use with Humira Pen may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well.
Do not get a weakened bacteria like BCG for bladder cancer while you use this medicine. Talk with your doctor.
Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
If you have sunburn or other skin problems, talk with your doctor.
Have your skin checked. Tell your doctor if you have any skin changes like a new wart, skin sore or reddish bump that bleeds or does not heal, or a change in the color or size of a mole.
Rarely, people using drugs like this one have had nervous system problems. Sometimes, these problems have not gone away. Call your doctor right away if you have a burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal; change in eyesight; dizziness; seizures; or weakness in your arms or legs.
This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking Humira Pen with your other drugs.
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Humira Pen (adalimumab prefilled pens and syringes) while you are pregnant.
If you used this medicine when you were pregnant, tell your baby's doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
Can Humira Pen be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Humira Pen be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Humira Pen, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Humira Pen. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Humira Pen? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Humira Pen should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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Three patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Humira Pen May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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11-50mg
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