Adalimumab

Generic name: adalimumab [ AY-da-LIM-ue-mab ]
Brand names: Humira, Humira Pen, Humira Pen Crohns/UlcerColit/HidraSuppur, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis Starter Package, Humira Pediatric, ... show all 11 brands Humira Pediatric Crohn's Disease Prefill Syringe Start Pack, Humira Pre-filled Syringe, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis/Adol HidraSuppur Starter Pack, Humira Pen Crohns/Ulcer Colitis/Hidradenitis Suppurati StrPk, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis Starter Pack, Humira Pen Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Starter Pack
Dosage form: subcutaneous kit (10 mg/0.1 mL; 20 mg/0.2 mL; 40 mg/0.4 mL; 40 mg/0.8 mL; 80 mg/0.8 mL; 80 mg/0.8 mL-40 mg/0.4 mL)
Drug classes:Antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is adalimumab?

Adalimumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Adalimumab is used to treat many inflammatory conditions in adults, such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa.

Adalimumab is also used in adults and children to treat Crohn's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or uveitis.

Adalimumab may also be used for purpo