Who can take adalimumab
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take adalimumab. It may be suitable for some children.
Who may not be able to take adalimumab
Adalimumab is not suitable for some people.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your specialist if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to adalimumab or any other medicine
- have an infection or a high temperature, or feel unwell
- have ever had tuberculosis (TB), or been in contact with someone with it
- have heart failure
- have hepatitis B
- have a nervous system condition, including multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis or Guillain-Barré syndrome
- have ever had cancer
- are about to have surgery or a dental procedure
- are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- are allergic to latex – the Amgevita injection pen is not latex-free