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What Are The Side Effects Of Adalimumab?

Yes. I have been taking a new drug for something called spongitis I dont know if this is correct. it s a sound like word) arthritis, the drug is adalimumab 40 mg/o.8 mL Humira Pen. what are the side effects? I am totally exausted all the time since I ve been taking it.
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Respected user, hello
Adalimumab is a TNF-inhibiting,anti-inflammatory,biologic medication.
It reduces inflammatory response which protects body from infection making you at risk of infections.
Side effects as :
- Latent infections such as tuberculosis can be reactivated
more chances of infections caused by viruses, fungi , bacteria
- rare reports of lymphoma , solid tissue cancers , serious liver injury
demyelinating central nervous system disorders , cardiac failure
- anaphylaxis , other serious allergic reactions may occur.
Hope this clarifies your doubt.
Feel free to ask any query regarding medical field.
Wish you healthy life ahead.
Regards dear .
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What Are The Side Effects Of Adalimumab?

Respected user, hello Adalimumab is a TNF-inhibiting,anti-inflammatory,biologic medication. It reduces inflammatory response which protects body from infection making you at risk of infections. Side effects as : - Latent infections such as tuberculosis can be reactivated more chances of infections caused by viruses, fungi , bacteria - rare reports of lymphoma , solid tissue cancers , serious liver injury demyelinating central nervous system disorders , cardiac failure - anaphylaxis , other serious allergic reactions may occur. Hope this clarifies your doubt. Feel free to ask any query regarding medical field. Wish you healthy life ahead. Regards dear .