Adalirel 40mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Adalirel 40mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. It provides relief from swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.
Adalirel 40mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, sinus inflammation, rash upper respiratory tract infection, and injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Adalirel 40mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include headache, sinus inflammation, rash upper respiratory tract infection, and injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
Uses of Adalirel Injection
Side effects of Adalirel Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Adalirel
- Headache
- Sinus inflammation
- Rash
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Injection site reaction
How to use Adalirel Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Adalirel Injection works
Adalirel 40mg Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Adalirel 40mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adalirel 40mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adalirel 40mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Adalirel 40mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Adalirel 40mg Injection may cause room spinning sensation and vision disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
Adalirel 40mg Injection may cause room spinning sensation and vision disturbances. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adalirel 40mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Adalirel 40mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Adalirel Injection?
If you miss a dose of Adalirel 40mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- It is given by injection under the skin (via subcutaneous).
- Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice severe rash, hives, swelling of hands or face and shortness of breath.
- Store the pen in the refrigerator. When refrigeration is not possible, you can also keep your pen at room temperature (less than 30°C) for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze it.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Adalirel with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concomitant use may increase the risk of infections.
Do not consume Natalizumab with Adalimumab.
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels. and serious infection.
Do not consume Vedolizumab with Adalimumab.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of infections.
Do not use Adalimumab with Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).
Concomitant use may cause a reduction in white blood cell levels. and serious infection.
Do not consume Tocilizumab with Adalimumab.
Concomitant use may cause a risk of decreased white blood cell count and infections.
Do not consume Adalimumab with Golimumab.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Adalirel 40mg Injection
Twice A Month
83%
Once A Day
17%
What are you using Adalirel Injection for?
Crohn’s disea*
38%
Rheumatoid ar*
38%
Ankylosing sp*
12%
Others
12%
*Crohn’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis
How much was the improvement?
Average
56%
Excellent
44%
What were the side-effects while using Adalirel 40mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Adalirel Injection?
With or witho*
50%
With food
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Adalirel 40mg Injection on price
Expensive
50%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
17%
FAQs
What type of drug is Adalirel 40mg Injection?
Adalirel 40mg Injection belongs to a class of drugs name TNF blockers. It reduces joint damage by reducing swelling and improves joint function.
What benefit can you expect from your treatment with Adalirel 40mg Injection?
You may notice a lessening of joint swelling, pain, and stiffness, often within the first 8 weeks of starting the treatment.
Can Adalirel 40mg Injection weaken your immune system?
Adalirel 40mg Injection is a TNF blocker medicine that can lower the ability of your immune system to fight infections. Inform your doctor if you have been suffering from any infections before taking this medicine.
Can Adalirel 40mg Injection be used with other arthritis medicines?
Adalirel 40mg Injection is a biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) and may be used with other medicines like methotrexate (DMARDs); prednisolone (steroid); naproxen or ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory medicines) and paracetamol (pain killers). However, it cannot be used with other bDMARDs. Your doctor will be able to give you more information on this.
Should Adalirel 40mg Injection be stopped before any surgery?
Yes, treatment with this medicine should be stopped before surgery. It can start again after the operation at a time decided by your surgeon and rheumatologist (often once the wound has healed and there is no infection).
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Marketer details
Name: Reliance Life Sciences
Address: Dhirubhai Ambani Life Sciences Centre, R-282, TTC Area of MIDC, Thane-Belapur Road, Rabale, Navi Mumbai 400 701
Country of origin: India
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