ave pain, redness or swelling around the injection site that does not go away within a few days or gets worse.
•upper respiratory infections (including sinus infections)
•headaches
•rash
•nausea
These are not all the possible side effects with Humira. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Humira?
•Store Humira in a refrigerator at 36ºF to 46ºF (2ºC to 8ºC) in the original container until it is used. Protect from light.
•When traveling, Humira should be stored in a cool carrier with an ice pack.
•Do not freeze Humira. Do not use Humira if frozen, even if it has been thawed.
•Refrigerated Humira may be used until the expiration date printed on the Humira carton, dose tray, Pen or prefilled syringe.
•Do not use a Pen or prefilled syringe if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or has flakes or particles in it.
•Do not drop or crush Humira. The prefilled syringe is glass.
•Keep Humira, injection supplies, and all other medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about Humira
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Humira for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Humira to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Humira. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Humira that was written for healthcare professionals.
For more information go to www.Humira.com or you can enroll in a patient support program by calling 1-800-4Humira (1-800-448-6472).
What are the ingredients in Humira?
Active ingredient: adalimumab
Inactive ingredients: sodium chloride, monobasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, mannitol, polysorbate 80, and Water for Injection. Sodium hydroxide is added as necessary to adjust pH.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.
Content revised 05/2013
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Humira® (Hu-MARE-ah)
(adalimumab)
SINGLE-USE PEN
Do not try to inject Humira yourself until you have been shown the right way to give the injections. If your doctor decides that you or a caregiver may be able to give your injections of Humira at home, you should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject Humira. It is important that you read, understand, and follow these instructions so that you inject Humira the right way. Call your healthcare provider if you or your caregiver has any questions about the right way to inject Humira.
IMPORTANT:
•Do not use Humira if frozen, even if it has been thawed.
•The Humira Pen contains glass. Do not drop or crush the Pen because the glass inside may break.
•Do not remove the gray cap or the plum-colored cap until right before your injection.
•When the plum-colored button on the Humira Pen is pressed to give your dose of Humira, you will hear a loud “click” sound.
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