what does humira treat

Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription drug that is used to treat many inflammatory conditions in adults, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. It is also used in adults and children to treat Crohns disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Adalimumab is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker that reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. It is injected under the skin and can be used alone, with methotrexate, or with certain other medicines. Humira is not suitable for everyone, and it is important to follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.