Humira Side Effects

Generic name: adalimumab

Notification: This document contains details on the Humira Side Effects. Certain dosage forms mentioned on this page might not be applicable to Humira’s brand name. Humira.

Summary

Common adverse effects of Humira are: upper respiratory tract inflammation, headache as well as injection site reactions. the development of antibodies, skin rash as well as sinusitis and discomfort at the injection site.

Other adverse effects include urinary tract infections, abdominal pain or flu-like symptoms. Check out the following list of side effects.

For the Consumer

Humira Side Effects that require immediate medical care

Alongside its necessary results, adalimumab (the active ingredient that is in Humira) could cause undesirable effects. While none of these adverse effects could occur, if they occur, they might require medical attention.¶

Talk to your doctor immediately for any of these adverse reactions that occur when you take Adalimumab:

More common Humira Side Effects

Pain or aches in the body
cough
Otis
gas and stomach discomfort
hoarseness
lightheadedness
Voice loss
Lower back or side or side
Muscle aches and pains
discomfort or tenderness around the cheekbones, eyes or around the cheeks.
Rapid and often shallow breathing
Shivering
stomach fullness
stuffy nose
sunken eyes
thirst
difficulty sleep
The skin is warm
wrinkled skin

Less well-known Humira Side Effects

Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
The agitation
back, arm or jaw joint, back, or jaw
Black, tarry stool
bleeding from the gums or the nose
Blindness
The swelling or bloating of the arms, face and hands, the lower leg or feet
blood in stool or a change in the bowel habits
Bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
broken bones
changes in shape, size or the color of an existing mole
change in skin color
tension in the chest or heavyness
chills
Clear or bloody discharges from the nupple
Cold hands and feet
confusion
constipation
cough
Sucking up blood or coughing
reduced the amount of urine that is emitted.
diminished vision
Depression
difficulties breathing
difficult pain, burning or pain, burning, or painful
The breast skin is dimpling
dizziness
Drowsiness
Eye discomfort
fainting
irregular, slow or irregular heartbeat
febrile
forgetfulness
Urinary urges that are frequent
general feeling of sickness
hair loss
headache
Itching, hives itching, rash
an increase in thirst
inverted nipple
Breathing issues
A sporadic pulse
irritability
Light colored stool
Appetit loss
lump under your breast or under the arm
swelling or lump in the stomach
mole that leaks fluids or leaks fluid or
Muscle spasms or muscle cramps
nausea
New mole
Night sweats
No pulse or blood pressure
Noisy breathing
Numbness or tingling sensations in your legs, arms or even your the face
discomfort, redness or swelling in the arms and legs, without injury
pale skin
an incessant, non-healing irritation on your skin
pink growth
The swelling or puffiness of the eyelids and around the eyes or lips or the tongue
raised or firm, or a bright red patch
swelling or redness of the breast
Hearing or seeing things that aren’t being heard or seen that are not
seizures
Sharp back pain that is just below your the ribs
A shiny bump appears on your skin
trouble with swallowing
Snorting
an open wound on the skin of the breast, which doesn’t heal
sore throat
ulcers, sores or spots of white on lips and mouth
Spitting blood everywhere
stiff neck
stomach pain
Stopping of the heart
suddenly high fever low-grade fever that lasts for months
sweating
swelling of the fingers, face feet, or the lower legs
swollen glands
swollen neck veins
tiredness
Trouble breathing
difficulty in thinking
unconsciousness
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Unpleasant breath unpleasant breath
unusual weakness or fatigue
unusual weight increase or loss of weight
visual disturbances
vomiting
the vomiting of blood or a substance that resembles coffee grounds
Yellow skin or eyes

The exact cause of Humira Side Effects is not known.

Peeling, bludgeoning or loosening of skin
diarrhea
inability to move legs and arms
muscle or joint discomfort
tiny red spots on the skin
Red skin lesions, usually with a purple central
Red, irritated eyes
Red skin, scales, or crusted skin
suddenly numbness and weakness the legs and arms
unusual bleeding or bleeding that isn’t normal or

Side effects that do not require immediate medical treatment

Humira Side Effects can occur, but they usually don’t require medical care. These effects can be eliminated when your body adjusts to taking the drug. Additionally, your health care specialist may provide suggestions on ways to reduce or eliminate certain adverse negative effects.

Talk to your doctor for any of these adverse effects persist or become bothersome or If you have questions regarding these side effects:

More commonly

Bladder pain
bleeding burns, blisters, the skin is the cold, discoloured sensation of pressure inflammation, hives and lumps. numbness or pain, swelling and redness. Scarring swelling, soreness, stinging tenderness, tingling heat, or ulceration near the site of injection.
A pounding sound in the ears

Less well-known

Healing that is not normal
reduction in height
problems in difficulty with
problems in walking
dry mouth
heartburn
indigestion
Hearing loss
Energy loss or strength
menstrual cycles
stiffness or joint stiffness tightness, rigidity, or muscle stiffness
muscles or weakening
discomfort in the back arm, ribs, or legs
A shaky feeling in the hands, arms, legs feet, and arms
swelling or redness that occurs in the joints

For Healthcare Professionals

It is applicable to adalimumab Subcutaneous kit and subcutaneous solution¶

Cardiovascular

Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension

Infrequent (0.1 percent to 1.1%) arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF), chest pain coronary artery disorder hypertensive encephalopathy, heart arrest myocardial infarct palpitation, pericardial effusion, , syncope, tachycardia and congestive coronary edema, peripheral deep vein thrombosis

Seldom (less then 0.1 percent) Vascular Occlusion, aortic stenosis or thrombophlebitis aneurysms of the aortic region. ^{Aneurysm of the aortic artery} ^Refer ^{[ Ref}

Dermatologic

Very frequent (10 percent or more) The most common is Rash (12 percent)

common (1 percent to 10 percent) Eczema, dermatologic pruritus and urticaria. Ecchymosis, ecchymosis and psoriasis bleeding, erysipelas skin vasculitis, herpes zoster

Reports on postmarketing: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (cutaneous vasculitis), erythema multifforme, new or worsening of psoriasis (all subtypes, including pustular and palmoplantar) Alopecia and erythema multiforme.

Endocrine

Common (0.1 percent to 1.1%) Parathyroid disease

Gastrointestinal

common (1 percent to 10 percent) Diarrhea and nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth ulceration, stomatitis

The is a rare (0.1 percent to 1.1%) Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis syndrome, gastroenteritis hemorrhage, gastritis dyspepsia, gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal tract, rectal hemorrhage and abdominal bloating.

Seldom (less that 0.1 percent) Esophagitis, intestinal stenosis colitis and enteritis

Frequency not disclosed Large intestinal perforations, perforations related with diverticulitis as well as appendicitis-related appendiceal perforations as well as pancreatitis.

Genitourinary

A common (1 percent to 10 10%) Urinary tract infection and hematuria

Non-common (0.1 percent to 0.1% to) Cystitis, kidney calculus menstrual disorders and pyelonephritis.

Hematologic

The most common (1 percent to 10 10%) Lymphopenia, Agranulocytosis and leucopenia. anemia, thrombocytopenia and leukocytosis

Rare (less than 0.1%): Pancytopenia, polycythemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura, lymphoma-like reaction, leg thrombosis, hypertriglyceridemia

Hepatic

Uncommon (0.1 percent to 1 %) Liver failure Hepatitis

Very rare (less that 0.1 percent) Hepatic enzymes are increased and necrosis of the liver

Reports on postmarketing: Hepatic failure

Hypersensitivity

Frequency not disclosed Anaphylaxis, angioneurotic edema

Immunologic

The common (1 percent to 10 10%)”Flu syndrome”

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Sarcoidosis

Frequency not disclosed Autoantibodies are developing.

Local

Very frequent (10 percent or more) Pain at the injection site (12 percent)

Common (1% to 10%): Injection site reaction

Metabolic

Common (1% to 10%): Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia

Rare (0.1 percent to 0.1% to) Dehydration ketosis and paraproteinemia. increased alkaline-phosphatase

Musculoskeletal

The most common (1 10% to 10 percent) back pain

Uncommon (0.1 to 1% to 0.1% to) Arthritis bone disorder, fracture of the bone (not spontaneously) bone necrosis muscle cramps, joint disorder myasthenia and synovitis, pyogenic arthritis pelvic pain

Very rare (less that 0.1 percent) Rhabdomyolysis

Nervous system

Very frequent (10 percent or more) Headache (12 percent)

Uncommon (0.1 to 1% to 1.1%) The causes are confusion, paraesthesia Subdural hematoma Tremor, demyelinating disorders (e.g. Guillain-Barre syndrome, optic neuritis) cerebrovascular accident multiple sclerosis

Rare (less then 0.01 percent) Hypertrophic pachymeningitis

Ocular

Non-common (0.1 percent to 1.1%) Optic neuritis, cataract

Oncologic

The is a rare (0.1 percent to 0.1% to): Adenoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Very rare (less less than 0.1 percent) skin papilloma cancers (breast, the testicular, gastrointestinal, and skin) (melanoma, lymphoma) or cancer of the white blood cells (known as Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma , or HSTCL) typically in young adults and adolescents.

Other

Very widespread (10 percent or more) Injury from an accident (10 percent)

Uncommon (0.1 to 1% to 0.1% to) The most common complaint is pain in the extremities Thorax pain

Very Rare (less that 0.1 percent): Pyrexia

Frequency not recorded Sepsis, pain in the thorax or opportunistic infections tuberculosis and histoplasmosis joint infections, abscess, wound infection, fungal infections of the superficial layer

Renal

Frequency not recorded Pain in the kidney and renal impairment

Respiratory

Very frequent (10 percent or more) The most common causes are upper respiratory infection (17 percent) Sinusitis (11 percent) Pharyngitis, pneumonia and nasopharyngitis.

Common (0.1 percent to 0.1% to) asthma and dyspnea, bronchospasm, dyspnea diminished lung function, an Interstitial lung diseases (including the condition known as pulmonary fibrosis) and pulmonary embolism.

Frequency not disclosed cough, upper respiratory infection Pharyngeal edema, the nasal cavity, pulmonary congestion the pleural effusion and pleurisy

Psychiatric

common (1 10% to 10 percent) (1% to 10%): Changes in mood (including depression) and insomnia, anxiety

More details

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