Review the side-effects of Adalimumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. ♦
Serious- Infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body , liver failure, blood clot in the lung, cerebrovascular accident, and cancer.
Most common- Injection site reactions, fever, joint pain, numbness, tingling and swelling in the face, tongue, ankles and lower leg regions, headache, rash, nausea and stomach upset.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, sinusitis and flu syndrome.
Gastrointestinal - Feeling full, loss of appetite, pain in you’re the upper stomach that may spread to the shoulder.
Skin - Redness, rash, itching, bruising and pus filled skin eruptions.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, confusion and tremor.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Cardiovascular disorder, chest pain and heart attack.
Eye - Vision problems (cataract).
Laboratory Test- High cholesterol in blood, reduced levels of platelets and red cells, blood in urine and increase in the liver enzymes.
Miscellaneous - Accidental injury, back pain, urinary tract infection, weight loss, tiredness and high blood pressure.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. ♦
Serious- Infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body , liver failure, blood clot in the lung, cerebrovascular accident, and cancer.
Most common- Injection site reactions, fever, joint pain, numbness, tingling and swelling in the face, tongue, ankles and lower leg regions, headache, rash, nausea and stomach upset.
Respiratory - Upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, sinusitis and flu syndrome.
Gastrointestinal - Feeling full, loss of appetite, pain in you’re the upper stomach that may spread to the shoulder.
Skin - Redness, rash, itching, bruising and pus filled skin eruptions.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, confusion and tremor.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing.
Heart - Cardiovascular disorder, chest pain and heart attack.
Eye - Vision problems (cataract).
Laboratory Test- High cholesterol in blood, reduced levels of platelets and red cells, blood in urine and increase in the liver enzymes.
Miscellaneous - Accidental injury, back pain, urinary tract infection, weight loss, tiredness and high blood pressure.
Other Precautions :
Avoid vaccination while taking this medication.Drug Name : Adalimumab
Adalimumab is prescribed to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It works by inhibiting a specific cell signal protein that causes inflammation.Trade Names for Adalimumab
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