Hulio (Adalimumab)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

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Description

Hulio is an injection available by prescription only. It is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, adult crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis.

Hulio is supplied as a 40 mg/0.8 mL single-dose prefilled pen for injection. It is also supplied as a prefilled plastic syringe for injection in the following strengths:

  • 40 mg/0.8 mL
  • 20 mg/0.4 mL

Fact Table

Formula

C6428H9912N1694O1987S46

License

US DailyMed and EMA

Bioavailability

64% (subcutaneous), 0% (by mouth)

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Adalimumab

Elimination half-life

10–20 days

Dosage (Strength)

40 mg/0.8 mL, 20 mg/0.4 mL

Pregnancy

Consult doctor

Brands

Hulio

Protein binding

Not Available

PubChem CID

Not Assigned

MedlinePlus

a603010

ChEBI

Not Assigned

ATC code

L04AB04

DrugBank

DB00051

KEGG

D02597

Routes of administration

Subcutaneous

Directions

The instructions that come with your Hulio prescription should be carefully read and followed. Use Hulio as prescribed by your doctor. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you may have.

Hulio dosage depends on the condition being treated. It also depends on the weight of the patient when being used to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis. 

Your healthcare provider will teach you how and when to inject Hulio. Wait until your healthcare provider has shown you how to properly inject Hulio before you inject it yourself. 

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Hulio is adalimumab-fkjp, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker.

Methionine, monosodium glutamate, polysorbate 80, sorbitol, and Water for Injection, USP are the inactive ingredients. Hydrochloric acid is also added for pH balance. 

Contraindications

Hulio has no known contraindications.

Cautions

Hulio has FDA Boxed Warnings regarding the increased risk of serious infections that can lead to hospitalization or death. In addition, there is a FDA Boxed Warning regarding the risk of lymphoma and other malignancies that can be fatal with the use of TNF blockers, including adalimumab products.

  • Before beginning treatment with Hulio, discuss the following with your doctor:
    • All the medications you use
    • Your allergies
    • Your health history and current health problems
    • Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
  • Hulio has been associated with serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Seek emergency care immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, a rash, swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, or other signs and symptoms of a severe reaction.
  • Hepatitis B virus in patients who are carriers of the virus may be reactivated with Hulio use.
  • Multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, or Guillain-Barré syndrome may occur or worsen with Hulio use.
  • Hulio may cause abnormal blood cell counts. Seek medical care right away if you experience signs and symptoms of blood disorders or infection, including fever, bruising, bleeding, or pale appearance of the skin.
  • Hulio may cause heart failure. Seek medical care immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, swelling, or rapid weight gain.
  • Hulio may cause lupus-like syndrome.
  • Live vaccines are not recommended during treatment with Hulio.

Side Effects

Infections, injection site reactions, headache, and rash are some Hulio side effects. However, contact your doctor right away if you experience side effects that bother you or won't go away.

Reference:

  1. Hulio (adalimumab-fkjp) injection, for subcutaneous use. Morgantown, WV: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2020.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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