HUMIRA for Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease in Adults
HUMIRA for Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease in Adults
What is HUMIRA?
HUMIRA is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe Crohn’s disease in adults and children 6 years of age and older.
HUMIRA Results for Adult Crohn’s Disease
In clinical studies at 4 weeks, many Crohn’s patients on HUMIRA achieved remission (few or no symptoms) and a majority saw symptom relief.
IN TWO CLINICAL STUDIES
PATIENTS ACHIEVED REMISSION AT 4 WEEKS
Taking HUMIRA®
Taking placebo
STUDY 1
STUDY 2
PATIENTS SAW SYMPTOM RELIEF AT 4 WEEKS
Taking HUMIRA®
Taking placebo
STUDY 1
STUDY 2
Common side effects of HUMIRA
Common side effects of HUMIRA include injection site reactions (pain, redness, rash, swelling, itching, or bruising), upper respiratory infections (sinus infections), headaches, rash, and nausea. These are not all of the possible side effects with HUMIRA. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Read about the Important Safety Information for HUMIRA
HUMIRA Dosing for Adult Crohn’s Disease
Important: You must pay attention to your starting dose–it is different than your maintenance dose and is a critical part of taking HUMIRA as prescribed. Always follow your doctor’s instructions about when and how often to take HUMIRA.*
HUMIRA is given by injection under the skin.
Starting dose
Starting doses are higher doses to help you quickly reach an effective concentration of medicine in your body and they are typically administered on Day 1 and Day 15 of your treatment with HUMIRA. An initial Day 1 dose is 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days) followed by one 80 mg on Day 15.
Your first dose of HUMIRA must be given under the supervision of a health care professional. Make sure you have been shown how to inject HUMIRA before you do it yourself. Remember to keep your HUMIRA refrigerated in its original container until ready for use.
You should continue taking HUMIRA as directed by your doctor. Remember, HUMIRA is a treatment, not a cure. Your doctor can tell you if and when you should stop taking HUMIRA.
For more information, refer to the Patient Instructions for Use and the Medication Guide located inside the HUMIRA carton, and within the Full Prescribing Information. If you experience any adverse reactions or discomfort when taking HUMIRA, discuss them with your doctor right away.
*Refer to the Patient Instructions for Use to learn about the HUMIRA Pen and prefilled syringe.
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How does HUMIRA work?
The protein TNF-alpha is believed to be part of your body’s natural processes involved in creating inflammation, and in some cases, excess inflammation. When used as prescribed, HUMIRA targets and blocks TNF-alpha, which can help reduce the excess inflammation associated with Crohn’s disease.
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