Adalimac 40mg Injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 23, 2026
What is adalimac 40mg injection used for?
Adalimac 40mg Injection contains Adalimumab, a biologic that blocks tumor necrosis factor (TNF) to reduce inflammation. It is used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and Crohn's disease by suppressing the overactive immune response.
- Generic Name: Adalimumab (40mg)
- Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
💊 adalimac 40mg injection Uses & Benefits
- Adalimac 40mg Injection is a medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease.
- It provides relief from inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling, pain, and redness associated with various disorders and improves physical function.Adalimac 40mg 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.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Adalimumab (40mg) |
| Brand Name | adalimac 40mg injection |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs (DMARDs)- Biologics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take adalimac 40mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
🌅 Morning ✅
☀️ Afternoon ❌
🌆 Evening ✅
🌙 Night ❌
⚠️ Side Effects of adalimac 40mg injection
- Headache
- Sinus inflammation
- Rash
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Injection site reaction
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Abatacept | Major | Increased risk of serious infections |
| Anakinra | Major | Increased risk of serious infections |
| Live Vaccines | Major | Risk of disseminated infection |
| Methotrexate | Moderate | Increased risk of infection and hepatotoxicity |
| Tocilizumab | Major | Increased immunosuppression |
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.