Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection
Manufacturer
Tricept Life Sciences Private Limited
Salt Composition
Adalimumab (40mg/0.8ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection is a medicine used to treat various conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease, providing relief from swelling, pain, and redness.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, sinus inflammation, rash, upper respiratory tract infection, and injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Quick Tips
Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor. Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe rash, hives, swelling of hands or face, and shortness of breath.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of drug is Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection?
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection belongs to the class of drugs known as TNF blockers. It works by reducing joint damage by decreasing swelling and improving joint function.
What benefit can I expect from my treatment with Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection?
You may experience a lessening of joint swelling, pain, and stiffness within the first 8 weeks of starting the treatment.
Can Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection weaken my immune system?
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection is a TNF blocker medicine that can potentially lower your body's ability to fight infections. It's important to inform your doctor if you have any ongoing infections before taking this medicine.
Can Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection be used with other arthritis medicines?
Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection is a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) and may be combined with other medications such as methotrexate (DMARDs); prednisolone (steroid); naproxen or ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory medicines) and paracetamol (pain relievers). However, it should not be used in combination with other bDMARDs. Your doctor will be able to provide more specific information on this.
Should Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection be stopped before any surgery?
Yes, treatment with Admira 40mg/0.8ml Injection should be discontinued before any surgical procedure. It can be resumed after the operation at a time determined by your surgeon and rheumatologist (often after the wound has healed and there is no infection).
