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Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if adalimumab is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Vaccines. Talk with your health care provider about any vaccines that you may need. You should not receive certain vaccines right before or while using adalimumab. Tell your health care provider about any vaccines you have recently received or have scheduled. Latex Allergy. Some adalimumab products may contain dry natural rubber, which is related to latex. Tell your health care provider if you have a latex allergy. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following.

Do not use adalimumab unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed. This medicine is injected under the skin. Make sure that you or a caregiver understands how to properly prepare and use adalimumab. Read and follow the “Instructions for Use” that come with your adalimumab. If you have any questions, talk to your pharmacist or other health care provider. Do not share adalimumab with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep adalimumab out of the reach of children. Since this medicine should be kept in a refrigerator, take special precautions to keep it away from children who also use the refrigerator. People who are 65 or older can be at greater risk of some side effects from adalimumab. Talk to your health care provider about your risks if you are in this age group. Do not inject adalimumab in the exact same spot every time. You should rotate where you give adalimumab shots. Do not inject it in areas that are bruised or appear red or hardened.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use adalimumab.

Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using or have recently used any of the following before using adalimumab.

Adalimumab is commonly used for the following inflammatory or immune conditions.

Tissue necrosis factor (TNF) is a natural chemical in your body that is involved in normal inflammatory and immune activity. In many types of arthritis, gut conditions, skin conditions, and uveitis, you may have higher than normal TNF levels. Adalimumab works by blocking some forms of TNF. By blocking TNF, adalimumab may reduce inflammation and immune activity, to help relieve these conditions.

While less common, the most serious side effects of adalimumab are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Adalimumab may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using adalimumab and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

Adalimumab should be stored in its original package, to protect it from light, in the refrigerator, between 36 F and 46 F (2 C and 8 C). Do not freeze it, and do not use it if it has been frozen. If needed, such as when traveling, adalimumab (protected from light) can be stored up to a temperature of 77 F (25 C) for short periods of time. When kept out of the refrigerator, adalimumab must be used within a certain number of days or thrown away. Consider writing the date on the package to keep track of the days outside the refrigerator. Ask your pharmacist or other health care provider for specifics about storing adalimumab outside of the refrigerator. Don’t expose it to extreme heat or cold.

There are no known interactions between adalimumab and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect adalimumab.

It is important not to miss doses of adalimumab. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember it. Use your next dose when you normally would. Do not use double or extra doses.

The most common side effects of adalimumab are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

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If you or someone else has used too much adalimumab, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.