Humira
Warnings
What may interact with Humira?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-abatacept
-anakinra
-biologic medicines such as certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab
-live virus vaccines
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-cyclosporine
-theophylline
-vaccines
-warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Humira?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-cancer
-diabetes (high blood sugar)
-having surgery
-heart disease
-hepatitis B
-immune system problems
-infections, such as tuberculosis (TB) or other bacterial, fungal, or viral infections
-multiple sclerosis
-recent or upcoming vaccine
-an unusual reaction to adalimumab, mannitol, latex, rubber, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Humira?
Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You will be tested for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medicine. If your doctor prescribes any medicine for TB, you should start taking the TB medicine before starting this medicine. Make sure to finish the full course of TB medicine.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Talk to your health care provider about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancer if you take this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Keep this medicine in the original packaging until you are ready to take it. Protect from light. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
This medicine may be stored at room temperature for up to 14 days. Keep this medicine in the original packaging. Protect from light. If it is stored at room temperature, get rid of any unused medicine after 14 days or after it expires, whichever is first.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, ask your pharmacist or health care provider how to get rid of this medicine safely.
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