Quick Scoop

Humira is a prescription biologic used to treat several inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and uveitis.

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What it treats

  • Arthritis conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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  • Inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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  • Skin conditions: psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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  • Eye inflammation: non-infectious uveitis.
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How it works

Humira, also called adalimumab, works by blocking TNF-alpha, a protein involved in inflammation, which helps reduce overactive immune activity.

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Safety note

Because it affects the immune system, Humira carries serious safety warnings, including risk of serious infections and some cancers.

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Bottom line

If you want, I can also give you a plain- English list of Humira uses by age group or compare it with Enbrel or Stelara.

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