Adalimumabdosage
0.8 ML adalimumab 50 MG/ML Auto-Injector [Humira]
Dosage and administration
Administer by subcutaneous injection Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis: Adults: 40 mg every other week.
Some patients with RA not receiving methotrexate may benefit from increasing the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Pediatric Uveitis: Pediatric Weight 2 Years of Age and Older Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week Crohn's Disease: Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days); 80 mg on Day 15; and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 and 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week Ulcerative Colitis: Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), 80 mg on Day 15 and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Discontinue in patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57). Pediatric Patients 5 Years of Age and Older: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 through 15 Starting on Day 29* 20 kg (44 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 8: 40 mg Day 15: 40 mg 40 mg every other week or 20 mg every week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 8: 80 mg Day 15: 80 mg 80 mg every other week or 40 mg every week * Continue the recommended pediatric dosage in patients who turn 18 years of age and who are well-controlled on their HUMIRA regimen. Plaque Psoriasis or Adult Uveitis: Adults: 80 mg initial dose, followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after initial dose. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Adults: ○ Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days) ○ Day 15: 80 mg ○ Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week Adolescents 12 years of age and older: Adolescent Weight Recommended Dosage 30 kg (66 lbs) to less than 60 kg (132 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 8 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every other week 60 kg (132 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week
2.1 Recommended
Tuberculosis Evaluation Prior to initiating HUMIRA and periodically during therapy, evaluate patients for active tuberculosis and test for latent infection.
2.2 Recommended
Dosage in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is 40 mg administered every other week. Methotrexate (MTX), other non-biologic DMARDS, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA. In the treatment of RA, some patients not taking concomitant MTX may derive additional benefit from increasing the dosage of HUMIRA to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week.
2.3 Recommended
Dosage in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Pediatric Patients with Uveitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or pediatric uveitis, based on weight, is shown below. MTX, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA. Pediatric Weight (2 Years of Age and older) Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week HUMIRA has not been studied in patients with polyarticular JIA or pediatric uveitis less than 2 years of age or in patients with a weight below 10 kg.
2.4 Recommended
Dosage in Crohn’s Disease Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) is 160 mg initially on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Two weeks later (Day 29) begin a dosage of 40 mg every other week. Aminosalicylates and/or corticosteroids may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA. Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) or MTX may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA if necessary. Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD), based on body weight, is shown below: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 through 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week
2.5 Recommended
Dosage in Ulcerative Colitis Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis is 160 mg initially on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Two weeks later (Day 29) continue with a dosage of 40 mg every other week. Discontinue HUMIRA in adult patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57) of therapy. Aminosalicylates and/or corticosteroids may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA. Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA if necessary. Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for pediatric patients 5 years of age and older with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, based on body weight, is shown below: Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 through 15 Starting on Day 29* 20 kg (44 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 8: 40 mg Day 15: 40 mg 40 mg every other week or 20 mg every week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 8: 80 mg Day 15: 80 mg 80 mg every other week or 40 mg every week * Continue the recommended pediatric dosage in patients who turn 18 years of age and who are well-controlled on their HUMIRA regimen.
2.6 Recommended
Dosage in Plaque Psoriasis or Adults with Uveitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for adult patients with plaque psoriasis (Ps) or uveitis (UV) is an initial dose of 80 mg, followed by 40 mg given every other week starting one week after the initial dose. The use of HUMIRA in moderate to severe chronic Ps beyond one year has not been evaluated in controlled clinical studies.
2.7 Recommended
Dosage in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Subcutaneous Adult Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an initial dose of 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Begin 40 mg weekly or 80 mg every other week dosing two weeks later (Day 29). Subcutaneous Pediatric Dosage Regimen The recommended subcutaneous dosage of HUMIRA for pediatric patients 12 years of age and older weighing at least 30 kg with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), based on body weight, is shown below: Body Weight of Pediatric Patients (12 years of age and older) Recommended Dosage 30 kg (66 lbs) to less than 60 kg (132 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 8 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every other week 60 kg (132 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days);
Day 15: 80 mg Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week
2.8 General
Considerations for Administration HUMIRA is intended for use under the guidance and supervision of a physician. A patient may self-inject HUMIRA or a caregiver may inject HUMIRA using either the HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe if a physician determines that it is appropriate, and with medical follow-up, as necessary, after proper training in subcutaneous injection technique. HUMIRA can be taken out of the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow the liquid to come to room temperature. Do not remove the cap or cover while allowing it to reach room temperature. Carefully inspect the solution in the HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe for particulate matter and discoloration prior to subcutaneous administration. If particulates and discolorations are noted, do not use the product. HUMIRA does not contain preservatives; therefore, discard unused portions of drug remaining from the syringe.
NOTE: Instruct patients sensitive to latex not to handle the needle cover of the HUMIRA 40 mg/0.8 mL Pen and 40 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe because it may contain natural rubber latex. Instruct patients using the HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe to inject the full amount in the syringe, according to the directions provided in the Instructions for Use. Injections should occur at separate sites in the thigh or abdomen. Rotate injection sites and do not give injections into areas where the skin is tender, bruised, red or hard. If a dose is missed, administer the dose as soon as possible. Thereafter, resume dosing at the regular scheduled time.
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