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Adalimumab-aacf
adalimumab · Kit
Overview
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryRegulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 761255-001 | IDACIO | INJECTABLE | ADALIMUMAB-AACF | Prescription | — |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 12 | Approved | December 23, 2025 | — | |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | December 18, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | June 4, 2024 | Standard |
| Original application | 2 | Type 2 - New Active Ingredient | Approved | January 5, 2024 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | November 16, 2023 | Standard |
| Supplement | 3 | Approved | October 31, 2023 | — | |
| Supplement | 2 | Approved | October 11, 2023 | Standard | |
| Original application | 1 | Type 2 - New Active Ingredient | Approved | December 13, 2022 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · January 6, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · December 31, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · December 19, 2024
- 0 · Original application · July 2, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · June 5, 2024
- 0 · Original application · May 24, 2024
- 0 · Original application · January 22, 2024
- 0 · Supplement · November 17, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · November 17, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · November 2, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · November 1, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · October 16, 2023
- 0 · Supplement · October 12, 2023
- 0 · Original application · February 9, 2023
- 0 · Original application · December 15, 2022
- 0 · Original application · December 14, 2022
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260108). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY WARNING: SERIOUS INFECTIONS and MALIGNANCY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. SERIOUS INFECTIONS ( 5.1 , 6.1 ): Increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis), and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens. Discontinue Adalimumab-aacf if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis during treatment. Perform test for latent TB; if positive, start treatment for TB prior to starting Adalimumab-aacf. Monitor all patients for active TB during treatment, even if initial latent TB test is negative. MALIGNANCY ( 5.2 ) : Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. Post-marketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T-cell lymphoma, have occurred in adolescent and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. SERIOUS INFECTIONS Patients treated with adalimumab products including Adalimumab-aacf are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Discontinue Adalimumab-aacf if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis. Reported infections include: Active tuberculosis (TB), including reactivation of latent TB. Patients with TB have frequently presented with disseminated or extrapulmonary disease. Test patients for latent TB before Adalimumab-aacf use and during therapy. Initiate treatment for latent TB prior to Adalimumab-aacf use. Invasive fungal infections, including histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and pneumocystosis. Patients with histoplasmosis or other invasive fungal infections may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease. Antigen and antibody testing for histoplasmosis may be negative in some patients with active infection. Consider empiric anti- fungal therapy in patients at risk for invasive fungal infections who develop severe systemic illness. Bacterial, viral and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens, including Legionella and Listeria. Carefully consider the risks and benefits of treatment with Adalimumab-aacf prior to initiating therapy in patients with chronic or recurrent infection. Monitor patients closely for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with Adalimumab-aacf, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . MALIGNANCY Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . Post-marketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T-cell lymphoma, have been reported in patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. These cases have had a very aggressive disease course and have been fatal. The majority of reported TNF blocker cases have occurred in patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and the majority were in adolescent and young adult males. Almost all these patients had received treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine (6–MP) concomitantly with a TNF blocker at or prior to diagnosis. It is uncertain whether the occurrence of HSTCL is related to use of a TNF blocker or a TNF blocker in combination with these other immunosuppressants [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )].
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingIndications and Usage, Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( 1.8 ) 10/2023 Indications and Usage, Uveitis ( 1.9 ) 10/2023 Dosage and Administration, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ( 2.2 ) 1/2024 Dosage and Administration, Crohn's Disease ( 2.3 ) 1/2024 Dosage and Administration, Plaque Psoriasis or Adult Uveitis ( 2.5 ) 10/2023 Dosage and Administration, Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( 2.6 ) 10/2023 Dosage and Administration, General Considerations for Administration ( 2.8 ) 1/2024 Warnings and Precautions, Malignancies ( 5.2 ) 10/2023 Warnings and Precautions, Neurological Reactions ( 5.5 ) 10/2023
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Adalimumab-aacf is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.1 ): reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active RA. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) ( 1.2 ): reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular JIA in patients 2 years of age and older. Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ( 1.3 ): reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active PsA. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) ( 1.4 ): reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active AS. Crohn's Disease (CD) ( 1.5 ): treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) ( 1.6 ): treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use: Effectiveness has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers. Plaque Psoriasis (Ps) ( 1.7 ): treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) ( 1.8 ): treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. Uveitis (UV) ( 1.9 ): treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients. 1.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Adalimumab-aacf can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). 1.2 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. Adalimumab-aacf can be used alone or in combination with methotrexate. 1.3 Psoriatic Arthritis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Adalimumab-aacf can be used alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs. 1.4 Ankylosing Spondylitis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. 1.5 Crohn's Disease Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn's disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. 1.6 Ulcerative Colitis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use The effectiveness of adalimumab products has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to TNF blockers [see Clinical Studies ( 14.7 )] . 1.7 Plaque Psoriasis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. Adalimumab-aacf should only be administered to patients who will be closely monitored and have regular follow-up visits with a physician [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 )] . 1.8 Hidradenitis Suppurativa Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. 1.9 Uveitis Adalimumab-aacf is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer by subcutaneous injection ( 2 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis ( 2.1 ): Adults: 40 mg every other week. Some patients with RA not receiving methotrexate may benefit from increasing the dosage to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ( 2.2 ): Pediatric Weight 2 Years of Age and Older Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week Crohn's Disease ( 2.3 ): Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days); 80 mg on Day 15; and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Pediatric Patients 6 Years of Age and Older : Pediatric Weight Recommended Dosage Days 1 and 15 Starting on Day 29 17 kg (37 lbs) to less than 40 kg (88 lbs) Day 1: 80 mg Day 15: 40 mg 20 mg every other week 40 kg (88 lbs) and greater Day 1: 160 mg (single dose or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg 40 mg every other week Ulcerative Colitis ( 2.4 ): Adults: 160 mg on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), 80 mg on Day 15 and 40 mg every other week starting on Day 29. Discontinue in patients without evidence of clinical remission by eight weeks (Day 57). Plaque Psoriasis or Adult Uveitis ( 2.5 ): Adults: 80 mg initial dose, followed by 40 mg every other week starting one week after initial dose. Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( 2.6 ): Adults: Day 1: 160 mg (given in one day or split over two consecutive days) Day 15: 80 mg Day 29 and subsequent doses: 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week 2.1 Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of Adalimumab-aacf for adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is 40 mg administered every other week. Methotrexate (MTX), other non-biologic DMARDS, glucocorticoids, nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with Adalimumab-aacf. In the treatment of RA, some patients not taking concomitant MTX may derive additional benefit from increasing the dosage of Adalimumab-aacf to 40 mg every week or 80 mg every other week. 2.2 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis The recommended subcutaneous dosage of Adalimumab-aacf for patients 2 years of age and older with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is based on weight as shown below. MTX, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and/or analgesics may be continued during treatment with Adalimumab-aacf. Pediatric Weight (2 Years of Age and older) Recommended Dosage 10 kg (22 lbs) to less than 15 kg (33 lbs) 10 mg every other week 15 kg (33 lbs) to less than 30 kg (66 lbs) 20 mg every other week 30 kg (66 lbs) and greater 40 mg every other week The only dosage form for Adalimumab-aacf that allows weight-based dosing for pediatric patients below 30 kg is the single-dose glass vial kit for institutional use only. Adalimumab products have not been studied in patients with polyarticular JIA less than 2 years of age or in patients with a weight below 10 kg. 2.3 Crohn's Disease Adults The recommended subcutaneous dosage of Adalimumab-aacf for adult patients with Crohn's disease (CD) is 160 mg initially on Day 1 (given in one day or split over two consecutive days), followed by 80 mg two weeks later (Day 15). Two weeks later (Day 29) begin a dosage of 40 mg every other week. Aminosalicylates and/or corticosteroids may be continued during treatment with Adalimumab-aacf. Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] or MTX may be continued during treatment with Adalimumab-aacf if necessary. Pediatrics The recommended subcutaneous dosage of Adalimumab-aacf for pediatric patients 6 years of age and older with Crohn's disease (CD) is based on body weight as shown below: Pediatric Weight Reco …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Adalimumab-aacf is a clear and colorless to pale yellow solution available as: Pen (Adalimumab-aacf Pen) Injection: 40 mg/0.8 mL in a single-dose pen. Prefilled Syringe Injection: 40 mg/0.8 mL in a single-dose prefilled glass syringe. Single-Dose Institutional Use Vial Kit Injection: 40 mg/0.8 mL in a single-dose, glass vial kit for institutional use only. Injection: Single-dose prefilled pen (Adalimumab-aacf Pen): 40 mg/0.8 mL ( 3 ) Single-dose prefilled glass syringe: 40 mg/0.8 mL ( 3 ) Single dose glass vial kit for institutional use only: 40mg/0.8 mL ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Serious infections: Do not start Adalimumab-aacf during an active infection. If an infection develops, monitor carefully, and stop Adalimumab-aacf if infection becomes serious. ( 5.1 ) Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-aacf, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. ( 5.1 ) Malignancies: Incidence of malignancies was greater in adalimumab-treated patients than in controls ( 5.2 ) Anaphylaxis or serious hypersensitivity reactions may occur ( 5.3 ) Hepatitis B virus reactivation: Monitor HBV carriers during and several months after therapy. If reactivation occurs, stop Adalimumab-aacf and begin anti- viral therapy. ( 5.4 ) Demyelinating disease: Exacerbation or new onset, may occur. ( 5.5 ) Cytopenias, pancytopenia: Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms develop and consider stopping Adalimumab-aacf. ( 5.6 ) Heart failure: Worsening or new onset, may occur. ( 5.8 ) Lupus-like syndrome: Stop Adalimumab-aacf if syndrome develops. ( 5.9 ) 5.1 Serious Infections Patients treated with adalimumab products including Adalimumab-aacf are at increased risk for developing serious infections involving various organ systems and sites that may lead to hospitalization or death. Opportunistic infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, parasitic, or other opportunistic pathogens including aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, legionellosis, listeriosis, pneumocystosis and tuberculosis have been reported with TNF blockers. Patients have frequently presented with disseminated rather than localized disease. The concomitant use of a TNF blocker and abatacept or anakinra was associated with a higher risk of serious infections in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); therefore, the concomitant use of Adalimumab-aacf and these biologic products is not recommended in the treatment of patients with RA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.11 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.2 )] . Treatment with Adalimumab-aacf should not be initiated in patients with an active infection, including localized infections. Patients 65 years of age and older, patients with co-morbid conditions and/or patients taking concomitant immunosuppressants (such as corticosteroids or methotrexate), may be at greater risk of infection. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment prior to initiating therapy in patients: with chronic or recurrent infection; who have been exposed to tuberculosis; with a history of an opportunistic infection; who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses, such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or blastomycosis; or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. Tuberculosis Cases of reactivation of tuberculosis and new onset tuberculosis infections have been reported in patients receiving adalimumab products, including patients who have previously received treatment for latent or active tuberculosis. Reports included cases of pulmonary and extrapulmonary (i.e., disseminated) tuberculosis. Evaluate patients for tuberculosis risk factors and test for latent infection prior to initiating Adalimumab-aacf and periodically during therapy. Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection prior to therapy with TNF blocking agents has been shown to reduce the risk of tuberculosis reactivation during therapy. Prior to initiating Adalimumab-aacf, assess if treatment for latent tuberculosis is needed; and consider an induration of ≥ 5 mm a positive tuberculin skin test result, even for patients previously vaccinated with Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG). Consider anti-tuberculosis therapy prior to initiation of Adalimumab-aacf in patients with a past history of latent or active tuberculosis in whom an adequate course of treatment cannot be confirmed, and for patients with a negative test fo …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Neurologic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Hematological Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Heart Failure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Autoimmunity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Most common adverse reactions (>10%) are infections (e.g. upper respiratory, sinusitis), injection site reactions, headache and rash. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at 1-800-551-7176 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088- or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reaction with adalimumab was injection site reactions. In placebo- controlled trials, 20% of patients treated with adalimumab developed injection site reactions (erythema and/or itching, hemorrhage, pain or swelling), compared to 14% of patients receiving placebo. Most injection site reactions were described as mild and generally did not necessitate drug discontinuation. The proportion of patients who discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions during the double-blind, placebo-controlled portion of studies in patients with RA (i.e., Studies RA-I, RA- II, RA-III and RA-IV) was 7% for patients taking adalimumab and 4% for placebo-treated patients. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of adalimumab in these RA studies were clinical flare reaction (0.7%), rash (0.3%) and pneumonia (0.3%). Infections In the controlled portions of the 39 global adalimumab clinical trials in adult patients with RA, PsA, AS, CD, UC, Ps, HS and UV, the rate of serious infections was 4.3 per 100 patient-years in 7973 adalimumab-treated patients versus a rate of 2.9 per 100 patient-years in 4848 control-treated patients. Serious infections observed included pneumonia, septic arthritis, prosthetic and post- surgical infections, erysipelas, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pyelonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Tuberculosis and Opportunistic Infections In 52 global controlled and uncontrolled clinical trials in RA, PsA, AS, CD, UC, Ps, HS, and UV that included 24,605 adalimumab-treated patients, the rate of reported active tuberculosis was 0.20 per 100 patient-years and the rate of positive PPD conversion was 0.09 per 100 patient-years. In a subgroup of 10,113 U.S. and Canadian adalimumab-treated patients, the rate of reported active TB was 0.05 per 100 patient-years and the rate of positive PPD conversion was 0.07 per 100 patient-years. These trials included reports of miliary, lymphatic, peritoneal, and pulmonary TB. Most of the TB cases occurred within the first eight months after initiation of therapy and may reflect recrudescence of latent disease. In these global clinical trials, cases of serious opportunistic infections have been reported at an overall rate of 0.05 per 100 patient-years. Some cases of serious opportunistic infections and TB have been fatal [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Autoantibodies In the rheumatoid arthritis controlled trials, 12% of patients treated with adalimumab and 7% of placebo-treated patients that had negative baseline ANA titers developed positive titers at week 24. Two patients out of 3046 treated with adalimumab developed clinical signs suggestive of new- onset lupus-like syndrome. The patients improved following discontinuation of therapy. No patients developed lupus nephritis or central nervous s …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Abatacept: Increased risk of serious infection. ( 5.1 , 5.11 , 7.2 ) Anakinra: Increased risk of serious infection. ( 5.1 , 5.7 , 7.2 ) Live vaccines: Avoid use with Adalimumab-aacf. ( 5.10 , 7.3 ) 7.1 Methotrexate Adalimumab has been studied in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients taking concomitant methotrexate (MTX). Although MTX reduced the apparent adalimumab clearance, the data do not suggest the need for dose adjustment of either Adalimumab-aacf or MTX [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 7.2 Biological Products In clinical studies in patients with RA, an increased risk of serious infections has been observed with the combination of TNF blockers with anakinra or abatacept, with no added benefit; therefore, use of Adalimumab-aacf with abatacept or anakinra is not recommended in patients with RA [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 , 5.11 )] . A higher rate of serious infections has also been observed in patients with RA treated with rituximab who received subsequent treatment with a TNF blocker. There is insufficient information regarding the concomitant use of Adalimumab-aacf and other biologic products for the treatment of RA, PsA, AS, CD, UC, Ps, HS and UV. Concomitant administration of Adalimumab-aacf with other biologic DMARDS (e.g., anakinra and abatacept) or other TNF blockers is not recommended based upon the possible increased risk for infections and other potential pharmacological interactions. 7.3 Live Vaccines Avoid the use of live vaccines with Adalimumab-aacf [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] . 7.4 Cytochrome P450 Substrates The formation of CYP450 enzymes may be suppressed by increased concentrations of cytokines (e.g., TNFα, IL-6) during chronic inflammation. It is possible for products that antagonize cytokine activity, such as adalimumab products, to influence the formation of CYP450 enzymes. Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-aacf in patients being treated with CYP450 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, monitoring of the effect (e.g., warfarin) or drug concentration (e.g., cyclosporine or theophylline) is recommended and the individual dose of the drug product may be adjusted as needed.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Available studies with use of adalimumab during pregnancy do not reliably establish an association between adalimumab and major birth defects. Clinical data are available from the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)/MotherToBaby Pregnancy Registry in pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or Crohn's disease (CD) treated with adalimumab. Registry results showed a rate of 10% for major birth defects with first trimester use of adalimumab in pregnant women with RA or CD and a rate of 7.5% for major birth defects in the disease-matched comparison cohort. The lack of pattern of major birth defects is reassuring and differences between exposure groups may have impacted the occurrence of birth defects (see Data ) . Adalimumab is actively transferred across the placenta during the third trimester of pregnancy and may affect immune response in the in-utero exposed infant (see Clinical Considerations ) . In an embryo-fetal perinatal development study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, no fetal harm or malformations were observed with intravenous administration of adalimumab during organogenesis and later in gestation, at doses that produced exposures up to approximately 373 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 40 mg subcutaneous without methotrexate (see Data ) . The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and embryo/fetal risk Published data suggest that the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with RA or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with increased disease activity. Adverse pregnancy outcomes include preterm delivery (before 37 weeks of gestation), low birth weight (less than 2500 g) infants, and small for gestational age at birth. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Monoclonal antibodies are increasingly transported across the placenta as pregnancy progresses, with the largest amount transferred during the third trimester ( see Data ) . Risks and benefits should be considered prior to administering live or live-attenuated vaccines to infants exposed to adalimumab products in utero [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )] . Data Human Data A prospective cohort pregnancy exposure registry conducted by OTIS/MotherToBaby in the U.S. and Canada between 2004 and 2016 compared the risk of major birth defects in live-born infants of 221 women (69 RA, 152 CD) treated with adalimumab during the first trimester and 106 women (74 RA, 32 CD) not treated with adalimumab. The proportion of major birth defects among live-born infants in the adalimumab-treated and untreated cohorts was 10% (8.7% RA, 10.5% CD) and 7.5% (6.8% RA, 9.4% CD), respectively. The lack of pattern of major birth defects is reassuring and differences between exposure groups may have impacted the occurrence of birth defects. This study cannot reliably establish whether there is an association between adalimumab and major birth defects because of methodological limitations of the registry, including small sample size, the voluntary nature of the study, and the non-randomized design. In an independent clinical study conducted in ten pregnant women with IBD treated with adalimumab, adalimumab concentrations were measured in maternal serum as well as in cord blood (n=10) and infant serum (n=8) on the day of birth. The last dose of adalimumab was given between 1 and 56 days prior to delivery. Adalimumab concentrations were 0.16-19.7 mcg/mL in cord blood, 4.28-17.7 mcg/mL in infant serum, and 0-16.1 mcg/mL in maternal serum. In all but one case, the cord blood concentration of adalimumab was hi …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Adalimumab products bind specifically to TNF-alpha and block its interaction with the p55 and p75 cell surface TNF receptors. Adalimumab products also lyse surface TNF expressing cells in vitro in the presence of complement. Adalimumab products do not bind or inactivate lymphotoxin (TNF-beta). TNF is a naturally occurring cytokine that is involved in normal inflammatory and immune responses. Elevated concentrations of TNF are found in the synovial fluid of patients with RA, JIA, PsA, and AS and play an important role in both the pathologic inflammation and the joint destruction that are hallmarks of these diseases. Increased concentrations of TNF are also found in psoriasis plaques. In Ps, treatment with Adalimumab-aacf may reduce the epidermal thickness and infiltration of inflammatory cells. The relationship between these pharmacodynamic activities and the mechanism(s) by which adalimumab products exert their clinical effects is unknown. Adalimumab products also modulate biological responses that are induced or regulated by TNF, including changes in the concentrations of adhesion molecules responsible for leukocyte migration (ELAM-1, VCAM-1, and ICAM-1 with an IC 50 of 1-2 X 10 -10 M).
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION Adalimumab-aacf is a tumor necrosis factor blocker. Adalimumab-aacf is a recombinant human IgG1 monoclonal antibody created using phage display technology resulting in an antibody with human derived heavy and light chain variable regions and human IgG1:k constant regions. Adalimumab-aacf is produced by recombinant DNA technology in a mammalian cell (Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO)) expression system and is purified by a process that includes specific viral inactivation and removal steps. It consists of 1330 amino acids and has a molecular weight of approximately 148 kilodaltons. Adalimumab-aacf injection is supplied as a sterile, preservative-free solution for subcutaneous administration. The drug product is supplied as either a single-dose, prefilled pen (Adalimumab-aacf Pen), as a single-dose, 1 mL or prefilled glass syringe or as a single dose institutional use vial kit. Enclosed within the pen is a single-dose, 1 mL prefilled glass syringe. The solution of Adalimumab-aacf is clear and colorless to pale yellow, with a pH of about 5.2. Each 40 mg/0.8 mL prefilled syringe or prefilled pen, or institutional use vial kit delivers 0.8 mL (40 mg) of drug product. Each 0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf contains adalimumab-aacf (40 mg) and glacial acetic acid (0.5 mg), trehalose (54.8 mg), polysorbate 80 (0.8 mg), sodium chloride (2.3 mg), and Water for Injection. Sodium hydroxide is added to adjust pH.
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE Doses up to 10 mg/kg have been administered to patients in clinical trials without evidence of dose-limiting toxicities. In case of overdosage, it is recommended that the patient be monitored for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions or effects and appropriate symptomatic treatment instituted immediately.
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Adalimumab-aacf injection is supplied as a preservative-free, sterile, clear and colorless to pale yellow solution for subcutaneous administration. The following packaging configurations are available. Adalimumab-aacf Pen Carton - 40 mg/0.8 mL (2 count) Adalimumab-aacf is supplied in a carton containing 2 alcohol preps and one tray. The tray contains two single-dose pens, each containing a 1 mL prefilled glass syringe with a 29 gauge staked 1⁄2 inch needle, providing 40 mg/0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf. The syringe plunger stopper and needle cover are not made with natural rubber latex. The NDC number is 65219-612-99. Adalimumab-aacf Pen 40 mg/0.8 mL - Starter Package for Plaque Psoriasis or Uveitis (4 Count) Adalimumab-aacf is supplied in a carton containing 4 alcohol preps and 2 trays (Starter Package for Plaque Psoriasis or Uveitis). Each tray contains two single-dose pens, each pen containing a 1 mL prefilled glass syringe with a 29 gauge staked 1⁄2 inch needle, providing 40 mg/0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf. The syringe plunger stopper and needle cover are not made with natural rubber latex. The NDC number is 65219-612-69. Adalimumab-aacf Pen 40 mg/0.8 mL - Starter Package for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa (6 Count) Adalimumab-aacf is supplied in a carton containing 6 alcohol preps and 3 trays (Starter Package for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, or Hidradenitis Suppurativa). Each tray contains two single-dose pens, each pen containing a 1 mL prefilled glass syringe with a 29 gauge staked 1⁄2 inch needle, providing 40 mg/0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf. The syringe plunger stopper and needle cover are not made with natural rubber latex. The NDC number is 65219-612-89. Adalimumab-aacf Prefilled Syringe Carton - 40 mg/0.8 mL (2 count) Adalimumab-aacf is supplied in a carton containing 2 alcohol preps and one tray. The tray contains two single-dose, 1 mL prefilled glass syringes with a 29 gauge staked 1⁄2 inch needle, each syringe providing 40 mg/0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf. The syringe plunger stopper and needle cover are not made with natural rubber latex. The NDC number is 65219-620-20. Adalimumab-aacf Single-Dose Institutional Use Vial Kit - 40 mg/0.8 mL. Adalimumab-aacf is supplied in a carton containing 1 sterile single-use syringe, 1 sterile needle, 1 vial adapter, 2 alcohol preps and 1 glass vial providing 40 mg/0.8 mL of Adalimumab-aacf. The vial stopper is not made with natural rubber latex. The NDC number is 65219-628-89. Storage and Stability Do not use beyond the expiration date on the container. Adalimumab-aacf must be refrigerated at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C). DO NOT FREEZE. Do not use if frozen even if it has been thawed. Store in original carton until time of administration to protect from light. If needed, for example when traveling, Adalimumab-aacf may be stored at room temperature up to a maximum of 77°F (25°C) for a period of up to 28 days, with protection from light. Adalimumab-aacf should be discarded if not used within the 28-day period. Record the date when Adalimumab-aacf is first removed from the refrigerator in the spaces provided on the carton. Do not store Adalimumab-aacf in extreme heat or cold.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65219-612-69 | 65219-612 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 2 CARTON in 1 CARTON (65219-612-69) / 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (65219-610-02) * 1 SWAB in 1 POUCH (65219-332-95) | September 30, 2024 |
| 65219-612-89 | 65219-612 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 3 CARTON in 1 CARTON (65219-612-89) / 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (65219-610-02) * 1 SWAB in 1 POUCH (65219-332-95) | September 30, 2024 |
| 65219-612-99 | 65219-612 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (65219-612-99) * .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (65219-610-02) * 1 SWAB in 1 POUCH (65219-332-95) | December 6, 2023 |
| 65219-620-20 | 65219-620 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON (65219-620-20) * .8 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS (65219-618-02) * 1 SWAB in 1 POUCH (65219-332-95) | June 30, 2024 |
| 65219-612 | 65219-612 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | December 6, 2023 |
| 65219-620 | 65219-620 | Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | — | June 30, 2024 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| Purple Book | FDA | Biologic licence classification |
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