Humira
Formulated to alleviate severe autoimmune inflammation to support joint mobility and target chronic tissue degradation.
- Category
- Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Adalimumab
- Route
- Subcutaneous use
- Form
- Injectable Solution
- Strengths
- 20mg / 0.4ml · 40mg / 0.8ml
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Humira, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Humira vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Humira details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Psoriatic Arthritis · Ankylosing Spondylitis · Crohn's Disease · Ulcerative Colitis · Plaque Psoriasis
- Alternative names
- adalimumab
- Therapeutic class
- Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Monoclonal Antibody
- Contraindications
- severe active infection; moderate to severe congestive heart failure
- Minor side effects
- injection site pain; headache; rash
- Moderate side effects
- upper respiratory tract infection; sinusitis; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Injectable Solution
- Administration route
- Subcutaneous use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 10–14 days
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
- Drug interactions
- Abatacept; Anakinra; Live Vaccines
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults based on indication.
Serious side effects
severe systemic sepsis, requires immediate medical attention; malignancy development, requires immediate medical attention; demyelinating disease activation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe autoimmune inflammation to support joint mobility and target chronic tissue degradation.
Mechanism of action
Binds specifically to TNF-alpha, neutralising its interaction with cell surface receptors to halt the inflammatory cascade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category B: Safety established. Consult clinician. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Humira is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AbbVie.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Adalimumab is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.