Humira (Adalimumab) is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis. It is also indicated for treating uveitis, a type of eye inflammation that can develop in people with spondyloarthritis. Humira is an immunomodulator and a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug Show Full Answer

Humira (Adalimumab) is a prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat adults with active ankylosing spondylitis. It is also indicated for treating uveitis, a type of eye inflammation that can develop in people with spondyloarthritis. Humira is an immunomodulator and a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). It works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), a chemical messenger involved in autoimmune attacks.

Administration:
- After an initial loading dose, Humira is administered every other week by subcutaneous injection.
- It is available as a pen or prefilled syringe.

Common Side Effects:
- Respiratory infections
- Headache
- Redness or irritation at injection sites
- Rash

Rare but Serious Side Effects:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Potentially fatal infections
- Increased risk for developing certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma

For more details, you can visit the Humira page on MySpondylitisTeam: [Humira (Adalimumab) for Spondylitis](https://www.MySpondylitisTeam.com/treatments/hu...).

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