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Humira

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Medicine Name: Humira
Generic Name (API): Adalimumab
Dosage Form & Strength: 40 mg/0.4 mL
Route: Subcutaneous
Drug Class: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor (biologic, human monoclonal antibody)

Manufacturer / Innovator:

USA

Regulatory Approval:

  • FDA-approved (December 2002) for multiple indications including rheumatoid arthritis
  • juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • psoriatic arthritis
  • ankylosing spondylitis
  • Crohn's disease
  • ulcerative colitis
  • plaque psoriasis
  • hidradenitis suppurativa
  • and uveitis.
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Understanding Humira (Adalimumab) and Its Medical Uses

Humira (adalimumab) is a biologic medicine — a fully human monoclonal antibody that targets and blocks tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a protein involved in driving inflammation in several chronic autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Approved Indications

Humira is FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and non-infectious uveitis.

How It Works

By binding to and neutralizing TNF-alpha, Humira reduces the inflammatory cascade responsible for joint damage, skin lesions, and gastrointestinal or ocular inflammation, depending on the condition being treated.

Dosing

Dosing varies by indication. For adult rheumatoid arthritis, the typical dose is 40 mg subcutaneously every other week, sometimes combined with methotrexate. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis typically use a higher induction dose followed by a maintenance schedule. The treating physician determines the exact regimen based on diagnosis, weight, and response to therapy.

Warnings and Precautions for Humira

Boxed Warning — Humira: Humira carries an FDA boxed warning for serious infections, including tuberculosis (TB), invasive fungal infections, and infections due to bacterial, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens, which have led to hospitalization and death. Patients should be tested for latent TB before starting therapy. The boxed warning also covers an increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies, including a rare hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma reported in adolescent and young adult patients, primarily with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis treated with a TNF blocker in combination with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine.

Infections

Humira increases the risk of serious infections. Do not initiate in patients with an active infection, including localized infections.

Malignancy

Cases of malignancy, including lymphoma, have been reported in patients treated with TNF blockers.

Hepatitis B Reactivation

TNF blockers can cause reactivation of hepatitis B virus in chronic carriers. Screen patients for HBV infection before starting treatment.

Heart Failure

New onset or worsening congestive heart failure has been reported. Use with caution in patients with heart failure.

Demyelinating Disease

TNF blockers have been associated with new onset or exacerbation of central nervous system demyelinating disorders.

Hypersensitivity and Autoimmunity

Serious allergic reactions and lupus-like syndrome have been reported.

  • Screen for latent tuberculosis and hepatitis B before starting Humira.
  • Monitor for signs of infection throughout treatment and after discontinuation.
  • Live vaccines should not be given concurrently with Humira.

How to Access Humira in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant, cold-chain conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation and Availability of Humira

Humira (adalimumab) received FDA approval in December 2002 and has since become one of the most widely prescribed biologic therapies globally for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, manufactured by AbbVie.

Documentation Required

Import of Humira through a Named Patient Program requires a valid prescription from the treating specialist, relevant diagnostic and treatment history, and supporting clinical documentation as required by Indian regulatory authorities.

Related Therapies

For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) whose condition does not respond adequately to Humira, alternative biologics such as Entyvio (gut-selective) or Skyrizi (IL-23 inhibitor) may be considered by the treating gastroenterologist.

Sourcing

NPP sources Humira directly from AbbVie's authorized supply chain to ensure product authenticity and regulatory compliance.

Sourcing and Delivery of Humira

Humira is sourced through verified, GDP-compliant cold-chain channels from AbbVie's authorized supply chain to ensure authenticity and quality.

Storage Requirements

Humira should be stored refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C. If refrigeration is not available, it may be stored at room temperature up to 25°C for a maximum of 14 days, protected from light. Do not freeze.

Delivery Process

Once sourced, Humira is packed and transported under continuous cold-chain conditions to preserve product integrity throughout the import process, with tracking and updates provided at each stage of delivery to the patient or treating hospital in India.

Availability of Humira Across Major Cities in India

Patients across India can access Humira through NPP's regulated import pathway, with specialists in major cities supporting the treatment process.

Mumbai

Leading rheumatology and gastroenterology centers in Mumbai support Humira treatment coordination.

Delhi

Delhi's major hospitals assist patients with prescription support and documentation for Humira.

Bangalore

Bangalore's specialist network offers access to Humira for eligible autoimmune and inflammatory disease patients.

Chennai

Chennai-based specialists coordinate Humira access alongside comprehensive care for rheumatologic and GI conditions.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's care institutions support patients pursuing Humira therapy.

Kolkata

Kolkata's specialist centers help coordinate documentation and treatment access for Humira.

Pune

Pune-based specialists assist with diagnosis confirmation and Humira treatment planning.

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's specialty hospitals support the import and treatment process for Humira.

Kochi

Kochi's specialist units assist patients with the documentation needed for Humira access.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh's care centers support Humira treatment coordination for patients from North India.

Jaipur

Jaipur's specialists help patients navigate the Humira access process.

Lucknow

Lucknow-based centers assist patients pursuing Humira therapy.

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar's institutions support access to Humira for eligible patients.

Guwahati

Guwahati's specialists help coordinate Humira access for patients across the Northeast.

Patients in other cities across India can also access Humira through NPP's nationwide coordination network.

Written By:

Written By: Nitin Goswami, Senior Medical Content Writer
Last Updated: 09 September 2026
Sources: FDA • CDSCO

Medically Reviewed By:

Medically Reviewed By: Shilpi Banerjee, Registered Pharmacist (M.Pharm)
Last Updated: 09 September 2026

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