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| Primary information |
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| ID | 10318 |
| Therapeutic ID | Th1044 |
| Protein Name | Adalimumab |
| Sequence | >Th1044_Adalimumab
DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASQGIRNYLAWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYAASTLQSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDVATYYCQRYNRAPYTFGQGTKVEIKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKVDNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYACEVTHQGLSSPVTKSFNRGEC
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| Molecular Weight | 144190.3 |
| Chemical Formula | C6428H9912N1694O1987S46 |
| Isoelectric Point | 8.25 |
| Hydrophobicity | -0.441 |
| Melting point | NA |
| Half-life | 240-480 hours |
| Description | Adalimumab(1330 amino acids, molecular weight of approximately 148 kilodaltons) is a human monoclonal antibody against TNF-alpha. It is produced by recombinant DNA technology using a mammalian cell expression system. |
| Indication/Disease | For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and Crohn's disease. |
| Pharmacodynamics | Used in the treatment of immune system mediated diseases, adalimumab binds specifically to TNF-alpha and blocks its general cytokine effects, thereby reducing TNF-induced inflammation and halting tissue destruction. |
| Mechanism of Action | Adalimumab binds to TNF-alpha and blocks its interaction with the p55 and p75 cell surface TNF receptors. Adalimumab also lyses surface TNF expressing cells in vitro in the presence of complement. |
| Toxicity | Rare side effects include: worsening or initiation of congestive heart failure, a lupus-like syndrome, lymphoma, medically significant cytopenias, and worsening or initiation of multiple sclerosis/neurological diseases. There has been reported pancytopenia and increased liver transaminases with the use of adalimumab, which suggests that laboratory value monitoring blood counts and liver function, at least intermittently, are important |
| Metabolism | Most likely removed by opsonization via the reticuloendothelial system. |
| Absorption | Bioavailability is 64% |
| 4.7-6.0 L |
| Clearance | 14 mL/hr [RA patients with dose 0.25-10 mg/kg] |
| Categories | Agents reducing cytokine levels, Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antibodies, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized, Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents, Antirheumatic Agents, Biological Products, Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Blood Proteins, Complex Mixtures, Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Agents, Globulins, Immunoglobulins, Immunomodulatory Agents, Immunoproteins, Immunosuppressive Agents, Miscellaneous GI Drugs, Proteins, Serum Globulins, Tumor Necrosis Factor Blockers, Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity |
| Patents Number | NA |
| Date of Issue | NA |
| Date of Expiry | NA |
| Drug Interaction | Adalimumab (and other anti-TNF immunosuppressants), when used in combination with tofacitinib, may increase the risk of added immunosuppression. It is recommended to avoid concurrent therapy. |
| Target | NA |
| Brand Name | Humira Pen |
| Company | Abbott Laboratories |
| Brand Description | Abbott Laboratories |
| Prescribed For | It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis. It is also used to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, after other drugs have been tried without successfu |
| Chemical Name | NA |
| Formulation | NA |
| Physical Appearance | Sterile, preservative-free solution |
| Route of Administration | Subcutaneous Injection |
| Recommended Dosage | The recommended dose of HUMIRA for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is 40 mg administered every other week. Methotrexate (MTX), other non-biologic DMARDS, glucocorticoids,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with HUMIRA. |
| Contraindication | Hypersensitivity |
| Side Effects | Fever, chills, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, flu symptoms, pain or burning when you urinate; signs of tuberculosis - fever with ongoing cough, weight loss (fat or muscle); pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums); numbness. |
| Useful Link 1 | Link |
| Useful Link 2 | NA |
| Remarks | NA |