
Cadalimab 40mg/0.8ml Injection
Manufacturer
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Adalimumab (40mg/0.8ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Cadalimab 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
Cadalimab 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. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Cadalimab 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.