Hulio (Adalimumab)
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Product Details
Description
Hulio is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, adult crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis.
Hulio comes in a 40 mg/0.8 mL single-dose prefilled pen for injection. It also comes in a prefilled plastic syringe for injection in the following strengths:
- 40 mg/0.8 mL
- 20 mg/0.4 mL
Fact Table
Formula
C6428H9912N1694O1987S46
License
US DailyMed and EMA
Bioavailability
64% (subcutaneous), 0% (by mouth)
Legal status
Rx-Only
Chemical Name
Adalimumab
Elimination half-life
10–20 days
Dosage (Strength)
40 mg/0.8 mL, 20 mg/0.4 mL
Pregnancy
Consult doctor
Brands
Hulio
Protein binding
Not Available
PubChem CID
Not Assigned
MedlinePlus
a603010
ChEBI
Not Assigned
ATC code
L04AB04
DrugBank
DB00051
KEGG
D02597
Routes of administration
Subcutaneous
Directions
Carefully read the instructions that come with your Hulio prescription. Use Hulio as your doctor has prescribed. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Each dose is individualized based on the condition being treated. If Hulio is being used to treat juvenile arthritis, the dose is also based on the weight of the patient.
Your healthcare provider will teach you how to inject Hulio and how often. Do not inject Hulio yourself until your healthcare provider has taught you how to properly do so.
Ingredients
Adalimumab-fkjp, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker, is the active ingredient contained in Hulio.
Inactive ingredients include methionine, monosodium glutamate, polysorbate 80, sorbitol, and Water for Injection, USP. Hydrochloric acid is also an additional ingredient for pH balance.
Contraindications
No known contraindications.
Cautions
Hulio has FDA Boxed Warnings regarding the increased risk of serious infections that can lead to hospitalization or death. In addition, there is a FDA Boxed Warning regarding the risk of lymphoma and other malignancies that can be fatal with the use of TNF blockers, including adalimumab products.
- Before you start using Hulio, inform your doctor of the following:
- All the medications you use
- Your allergies
- Your health history and current health problems
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur with the use of Hulio. Seek emergency care right away if you have trouble breathing, a rash, swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, or other signs and symptoms of a serious reaction.
- Hulio may cause reactivation of hepatitis B virus in patients who are carriers of the virus.
- Hulio may worsen multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, or Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- Abnormal blood cell counts can occur with the use of Hulio. Seek medical care immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of blood disorders or infection, including fever, bruising, bleeding, or pale appearance of the skin.
- Heart failure can occur with the use of Hulio. Seek medical care immediately if you have trouble breathing, swelling, or rapid weight gain.
- Lupus-like syndrome can occur with the use of Hulio.
- Live vaccines are not recommended in patients taking Hulio.
Side Effects
Hulio (adalimumab) side effects include infections, injection site reactions, headache, and rash. These are not all the side effects that can occur; therefore, you should contact your doctor right away if you have side effects that are concerning or persistent.
Reference:
- Hulio (adalimumab-fkjp) injection, for subcutaneous use. Morgantown, WV: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2020.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13700
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