adalimumab

Noun

Meaning

adalimumab (uncountable)

(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug (trademark Humira) that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody administered by subcutaneous injection to treat the symptoms of various autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis). It acts by binding to and blocking the activity of tumor necrosis factor.

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Synonyms

prednisone azathioprine methotrexate infliximab etanercept

Examples

ADACTA, a phase IV study evaluating the reduction in rheumatoid arthritis disease activity during monotherapy treatment with Actemra compared to adalimumab. Source: Internet

Behrens F, et al "Minimal disease activity is a stable measure of therapeutic response in psoriatic arthritis patients receiving treatment with adalimumab" 2018; doi:10. Source: Internet

Investigators repeated the analysis for VOYAGE II for 112 patients who switched from adalimumab to guselkumab. Source: Internet

The distribution volume (Vss) ranged from 4.7 to 6.0 L. The systemic clearance of adalimumab is approximately 12 mL/hr. Source: Internet

Who should not use this medication: People with allergy to adalimumab must not use it. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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