Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Adalimumab(20mg/0.4ml)
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml 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.
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain joint diseases.
The pharmacokinetics of adalimumab administered intravenously to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients has been described. The response to adalimumab increases with its serum concentration. A 160 mg loading dose leads to less frequent primary nonresponse and longer sustained clinical benefit in Crohn's disease patients.
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 Exemptia
Headache
Sinus inflammation
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Injection site reaction
Box Warnings.
Severe infections: An elevated risk of developing severe infections exists in patients with comorbidities, those receiving concomitant immunosuppressants, such as corticosteroids and methotrexate, and those aged 65 or older, thereby leading to hospitalization and/or death.
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml 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.
Consuming alcohol with Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Adalimumab is used to treat various autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn disease, and ulcerative colitis. Adalimumab is used off-label for various conditions, including: Neutrophilic dermatosis, specifically pyoderma gangrenosum
Adalimumab has serious interactions with at least 67 different drugs.
Moderate interactions of adalimumab include: astragalus. belatacept. denosumab. echinacea. fingolimod. hydroxyurea. ...
Mild interactions of adalimumab include: cat's claw. methotrexate.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What type of drug is Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection?
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection belongs to a class of drugs name TNF blockers. It reduces joint damage by reducing swelling and improves joint function.
Q. What benefit can you expect from your treatment with Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection?
You may notice a lessening of joint swelling, pain, and stiffness, often within the first 8 weeks of starting the treatment.
Q. Can Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection weaken your immune system?
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml 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.
Q. Can Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml Injection be used with other arthritis medicines?
Exemptia 20mg/0.4ml 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.
