Humira (adalimumab) is a prescription drug that is used to treat various inflammatory conditions in adults and children. It is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker that reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Some of the conditions that Humira is used to treat include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in adults
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adults
- Ankylosing spondylitis in adults
- Plaque psoriasis in adults
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in adults and children ages 12 years and older
- Crohns disease in adults and children
- Ulcerative colitis in adults and children ages 5 years and older
- Uveitis in adults
Humira is injected under the skin and is used over the long-term, with many patients staying on it for many years. It is important to use Humira exactly as prescribed by your doctor and to follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
