Where do you inject adalimumab?

You can give yourself Humira injections in the abdomen or front thigh. The most common injection site is the abdomen. The abdomen is also the most recommended site because it is the least painful.

How can I make my HUMIRA injections less painful?

Use Ice to Numb the Area An easy but effective way to reduce pain from an injection is to numb the area with a cold pack. Putting cold on the skin does need to be done carefully, though, in order to ensure that the skin isn’t damaged by too much cold.

How do you feel after first HUMIRA injection?

It’s possible to have side effects after your first dose of Humira, such as injection site reactions. These reactions may include itching, pain, or swelling in the area of your Humira injection. It’s also possible to experience other side effects, including serious side effects, after your first dose.

How is subcutaneous injection given?

Subcutaneous means under the skin. In this type of injection, a short needle is used to inject a drug into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle. Medication given this way is usually absorbed more slowly than if injected into a vein, sometimes over a period of 24 hours.

Where do you give a subcutaneous injection?

Choose Your Injection Site At least 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) below your shoulder and 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) above your elbow, on the side or back. Outer side of upper thighs. Belly area. Below your ribs and above your hip bones, at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) away from your belly button.

Is HUMIRA subcutaneous or intramuscular?

HUMIRA is administered by subcutaneous injection. The recommended dose of HUMIRA for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is 40 mg administered every other week.

What time of day is best to take Humira?

Some people find it helpful to inject HUMIRA in the morning or at bedtime. However, once you find a time that you prefer, using the medicine at a consistent time can help you remember to take it. It’s also a good idea to mark your calendar with the dates of your treatment as this may help you remember when to use it.

Can you drink alcohol with Humira?

Because of the way Humira is broken down in the body, drinking alcohol in moderation is likely to be safe for those who take the medication. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drinking in moderation is having 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women.

Does adalimumab make you tired?

Symptoms include feeling very tired, skin or eyes that look yellow, poor appetite or vomiting, and pain on the right side of your stomach (abdomen).

Does Humira make you tired the next day?

Keegan: I believe it may be an uncommon symptom of Humira. The 24 hours after taking an injection, my fatigue and pain are generally worse. A bunch of other symptoms I deal with are worse, but only for 24 hours, then they’re better. (So it’s very much like a hangover—you just gotta rest.)

How is adalimumab administered?

How do I take it? Adalimumab is injected under the skin (similar to insulin injections) once every other week. The injections are 40 mg each and are available in either a prefilled syringe or an automatic “pen” injector. You will be instructed on how to give yourself injections.

Does Humira affect your teeth?

Although rare, it is possible for Humira and methotrexate to cause the destruction of bone tissue, particularly in the jaw and teeth.

What should I avoid while taking Humira?

You should not take HUMIRA with ORENCIA® (abatacept), KINERET® (anakinra), REMICADE® (infliximab), ENBREL® (etanercept), CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol), or SIMPONI® (golimumab). Tell your doctor if you have ever used RITUXAN® (rituximab), IMURAN® (azathioprine), or PURINETHOL® (mercaptopurine, 6-MP).

Can Humira affect your teeth?

What is adalimumab injection used for?

Adalimumab injection may also be used to treat chronic plaque psoriasis, which is a skin disease with red patches and white scales that do not go away. It is also used to treat moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease that has small, painful lumps under the skin in adults and children 12 years of age and older.

What are the side effects of adalimumab?

Adalimumab can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, which may increase the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting.

What is HUMIRA (adalimumab)?

Humira ( adalimumab ) is an injectable drug used to treat Crohn’s disease, plaque psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and some types of arthritis. It also treats uveitis, and a skin problem called hidradenitis suppurativa.

Where can I find injection instructions for Humira?

When using the HUMIRA prefilled syringe: Full injection instructions are available in the Patient Instructions for Use, located inside your HUMIRA carton, and included in the Full Prescribing Information. For injection assistance, call 1.800.4HUMIRA (1 800 448 6472).