Exemptia 40mg/0.8ml Injection (Adalimumab 40mg/0.8ml)

Exemptia 40mg/0.8ml Injection

Exemptia injection contains adalimumab, as an Immunosuppressant. This medicine is used to treat autoimmune disorders like Rheumatoid Arthritis, psoriasis etc. This medicine will be given by a doctor or a nurse and self-injection should be strictly avoided. While using this medicine, the individual is prone to infections. Hence care should be taken and if you feel any discomfort, inform the doctor immediately.

Uses of Exemptia 40 MG

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory disorder affecting many joints like hands and feet), arthritis affecting the spine and large joints (ankylosing spondylitis),
Psoriatic arthritis (arthritis that affects some people who have the skin condition psoriasis).
Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis (a disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract).
Plaque psoriasis (a condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches).
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (occurs in children below 16 years).
Uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye).

Contraindications of Exemptia 40 MG

If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine.
If you are suffering from any kind of heart problem.
If you are suffering from tuberculosis or other life-threatening infections.

Side effects of Exemptia 40 MG

Itching, rash, swelling at the site of injection
Headache
Muscle pain
Allergic reaction
Dehydration
Increased blood glucose levels
Decreased calcium and Phosphorous
Mood Swings
Migraine
Prone to infections like lung infections, ear infection eye infections, fungal infections etc.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You are already suffering from chronic infections or if you experience any kind of persistent infection like lung infection, bacterial or fungal infection, the doctor may discontinue the treatment.
You may experience the reactivation of tuberculosis and hepatitis B, during the treatment.
You may develop symptoms like symptoms such as fever, malaise, weight loss, sweats, cough, breathing difficulty, lung infection or other serious blood disorders. The doctor will promptly discontinue the treatment.
You may develop nerves related disorders like damage of neurons (demyelinating disease), damage of outer-covering of nerves (sclerosis) or inflammation of optic nerve etc.
You may experience allergic reactions because the needle cover of the pre-filled pen is made from dry natural rubber which can cause allergy.
You may develop a risk of getting lymphoma, leukaemia (cancer that affects lymph, blood and bone marrow) or other cancers during the treatment.
You may experience various blood disorders, the doctor will immediately discontinue the treatment.
You are already suffering from a heart problem or you develop new or worsening symptoms of heart failure like shortness of breath, or swelling of your feet etc.
You are already taking any live vaccines (for chickenpox, measles, mumps etc.), it is not advised during the treatment.

Mode of Action of Exemptia 40 MG

How Does It Work?
This medicine blocks a protein known as the tumour necrosis factor found in the body’s immune system that causes swelling and damage as a result of immune reaction.
This medicine works by blocking TNF and reduces joint swelling and preserve joint function.

Directions for Use of Exemptia 40 MG

This medicine will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
Do not self inject this medicine.

interactions
Interactions of Exemptia 40 MG
Interactions with other medicines
Concomitant use of Exemptia injection with other TNF blockers (like anakinra, abatacept) is strictly prohibited
Live vaccines are not given along with Exemptia injection.

Storage and disposal of Exemptia 40 MG

It should be stored between 2°C – 8°C.
A pre-filled syringe should be stored at temperatures below 25°C for a period of up to 14 days.
Do not let it freeze.
Keep it in the original container to protect it from light.

Dosage of Exemptia 40 MG

Overdose
This injection will be given by your doctor or nurse, therefore it is less likely to give you more or less of this medicine. However, if you experience any signs of adverse symptoms immediately after taking this injection, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose inform them.