{"id":2875,"date":"2026-04-16T17:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:12:28","slug":"%d8%a3%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%88%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d9%87%d9%8a%d9%88%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%b1%d8%a7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2875&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Adalimumab (Humira)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What effect does Adalimumab have on the body?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adalimumab is a medication that treats arthritis, reduces the severity of inflammation, helps relieve symptoms, and protects joints from further damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How is it taken?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This medication is taken by injection into the fatty layer of the skin. Hands should be washed before and after use. The injection site should be changed each time. The syringe should be discarded after single use. Needles should be disposed of in a sharps container, and the container should be returned to the healthcare provider when full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What do I need to do while taking this medication?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Reasons to contact your doctor immediately:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you suspect you have taken an overdose, contact the emergency department immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Signs of life-threatening adverse reactions include wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, severe cough, bluish skin color, seizures, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Signs or symptoms of infection include fever, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased or changed sputum color, pain during urination, mouth ulcers, non-healing wounds, or itching or pain in the anal area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Shortness of breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Severe headache.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Swelling of the legs or abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any skin rash.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How should this medication be stored?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It should be stored in the refrigerator and not frozen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What are some possible side effects of this medication?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The most common side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mild skin reaction at the injection site (itching, redness, and mild swelling).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., sinusitis).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rare side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adalimumab can cause a decrease in white blood cell counts (needed to fight infection) or red blood cell counts (which carry oxygen).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If serious infections are associated with Humira use, any infection or fever should be taken very seriously and you should consult your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There have been rare reports of some patients developing disorders affecting the nervous system while taking Adalimumab.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, as this medication may worsen the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Do I need regular blood tests while taking Adalimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Blood tests are not routinely required while taking Adalimumab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What should I do if I miss a dose of Adalimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you forget to take Adalimumab, contact your doctor to find out when to take your next dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Is Adalimumab safe during pregnancy?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adalimumab is a new medication, and it is unknown whether it is safe to use during pregnancy. Women should avoid taking Adalimumab during pregnancy. All women who could become pregnant and are taking Adalimumab should use a reliable method of contraception. Breastfeeding is prohibited while taking Adalimumab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the usual dose of Adalimumab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adalimumab is given by subcutaneous injection twice a month. The standard dose per injection is 40 mg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Who is prohibited from taking Adalimumab?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients who have had a severe allergic reaction to Adalimumab previously.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients who may have cancer or have a past medical history of cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with severe or uncontrolled congestive heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with multiple sclerosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Who should avoid taking Adalimumab?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should discuss all vaccinations with your doctor, as some vaccines are not recommended while taking Adalimumab.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are scheduled for surgery, please inform your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What effect does Adalimumab have on the body?<br \/>\nAdalimumab is a medication that treats arthritis, reduces the severity of inflammation, helps relieve symptoms, and protects joints from further damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rheumatism-medications"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Adalimumab-.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2875"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2876,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875\/revisions\/2876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}