HUMIRA 80 mg SOLUTION FOR INJECTION IN PRE-FILLED SYRINGE

Introduction

Patient Information: Summary of Product Characteristics

Humira 80mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

adalimumab

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• Your doctor will give you a patient information card, which contains important safety information that you need to know before and during treatment with Humira. Keep this patient information card.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

1. What is Humira and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you use Humira
3. How to use Humira
4. Possible side effects
5. Storing Humira
6. Package contents and further information
7. How to inject Humira

1. What is Humira and what is it used for

Humira contains the active substance adalimumab.

Humira is used to treat

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Plaque psoriasis
• Hidradenitis suppurativa
• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Non-infectious uveitis

The active substance in Humira, adalimumab, is a human monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies are proteins that target specific targets.

The target of adalimumab is a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNFα), which is involved in the immune system (defence) and is found in high levels in the inflammatory diseases described above. By targeting TNFα, Humira reduces the inflammation process in these diseases.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints.

Humira is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults. You may have been given other medicines to treat your rheumatoid arthritis before. If you did not respond well enough to those medicines, you will be given Humira.

Humira can also be used to treat severe, active and progressive rheumatoid arthritis without prior treatment with methotrexate.

Humira can reduce the damage to your joints caused by the inflammatory disease and can help you move more easily.

Your doctor will decide if Humira should be used with methotrexate or alone.

Plaque Psoriasis

Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly, crusty patches on the skin. Plaque psoriasis can also affect the nails, causing them to become thickened, crumbly, and separated from the nail bed, which can be painful.

Humira is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as inverse acne) is a chronic and often painful inflammatory skin disease. Symptoms can include painful nodules (lumps) and abscesses (boils) that can leak pus. It usually affects specific areas of the skin, such as under the breast, in the armpits, groin, and buttocks. There may also be scarring in the affected areas.

Humira is used to treat

• moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults and
• moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adolescents from 12 to 17 years.

Humira can reduce the number of nodules and abscesses caused by the disease, and the pain that is usually associated with this disease. You may have received other medicines before. If you did not respond well enough to those medicines, you will be given Humira.

Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory disease of the digestive tract.

Humira is used to treat

• moderate to severe Crohn's disease in adults and
• moderate to severe Crohn's disease in children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years.

You may have received other medicines before. If you did not respond well enough to those medicines, you will be given Humira.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine.

Humira is used to treat

• moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults and
• moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years.

You may have received other medicines before. If you did not respond well enough to those medicines, you will be given Humira.

Non-infectious Uveitis

Non-infectious uveitis is an inflammatory disease that affects certain parts of the eye.

Humira is used to treat

• adults with non-infectious uveitis with inflammation that affects the back of the eye
• children from 2 years of age with chronic non-infectious uveitis with inflammation that affects the front of the eye

This inflammation can lead to a decrease in vision and/or the presence of floaters in the eye (small dark spots or thin lines that move across the field of vision). Humira works by reducing this inflammation. You may have received other medicines before. If you did not respond well enough to those medicines, you will be given Humira.

2. What you need to know before you use Humira

Do not use Humira:

• If you are allergic to adalimumab or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

• If you have active tuberculosis or other severe infections (see "Warnings and precautions"). If you have symptoms of any infection, such as fever, wounds, fatigue, dental problems, it is important that you inform your doctor.

• If you have moderate to severe heart failure. It is important that you tell your doctor if you have had or have any serious heart problems (see "Warnings and precautions").

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before you start using Humira.

Allergic reactions

• If you notice an allergic reaction with symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, dizziness, swelling, or rash, stop using Humira and contact your doctor immediately, as these reactions can be life-threatening.

Infections

• If you have any infection, including chronic infections, or a localized infection in any part of your body (such as an ulcer on your leg), consult your doctor before starting treatment with Humira. If you are not sure, contact your doctor.

• With Humira treatment, you may be more likely to get infections. This risk may be higher if you have damaged lungs. These infections can be serious and include:

• tuberculosis
• infections caused by viruses, fungi, parasites, or bacteria
• severe infection in the blood (sepsis)

In rare cases, these infections can be life-threatening. For this reason, it is important that if you have symptoms such as fever, wounds, fatigue, or dental problems, you inform your doctor. Your doctor may decide to stop your Humira treatment for a while.

• Tell your doctor if you live in or travel to areas where fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, or blastomycosis) are common.

• Tell your doctor if you have had recurrent infections or other diseases that increase the risk of infection.

• If you are over 65 years old, you may be more likely to get infections during Humira treatment. You and your doctor should pay special attention to signs of infection while you are receiving Humira treatment. It is important that you inform your doctor if you have symptoms of infection, such as fever, wounds, fatigue, or dental problems.

Tuberculosis

• It is very important that you inform your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis or if you have been in close contact with someone who has had tuberculosis. If you have active tuberculosis, you must not use Humira.

• Since cases of tuberculosis have been reported in patients treated with Humira, your doctor will examine you for signs or symptoms of tuberculosis before starting your treatment with Humira. This will include a thorough medical examination, including your medical history and appropriate diagnostic tests (such as chest X-ray and tuberculin test). The results of these tests should be recorded on your patient information card.
• Tuberculosis can develop during treatment even if you have received treatment to prevent tuberculosis.
• If you develop symptoms of tuberculosis (such as persistent cough, weight loss, lack of energy, low-grade fever), or any other infection during or after treatment, contact your doctor immediately.

Hepatitis B

• Tell your doctor if you are a carrier of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), if you have had active HBV infections, or if you think you may be at risk of getting HBV.

• Your doctor should do a blood test for HBV. In people who are carriers of HBV, Humira can cause the virus to become active again.
• In rare cases, especially if you are taking other medicines that suppress the immune system, reactivation of HBV can be life-threatening.

Surgery or dental procedures

• If you are going to have surgery or dental procedures, tell your doctor that you are taking Humira. Your doctor may recommend that you stop Humira treatment temporarily.

Demyelinating disease

• If you have or develop a demyelinating disease (a disease that affects the protective covering of the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis), your doctor will decide whether you should be treated or continue treatment with Humira. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as changes in vision, weakness in your arms or legs, or numbness or tingling in any part of your body.

Vaccines

• Certain vaccines may cause infections and should not be given if you are taking Humira.

• Consult your doctor before receiving any vaccine.
• If possible, it is recommended that you receive all the vaccines that are scheduled for your age before starting Humira treatment.
• If you received Humira while you were pregnant, your baby may have a higher risk of getting infections during the first 5 months after birth. It is important that you inform your doctor and other healthcare professionals about the use of Humira during pregnancy so that they can decide whether your baby should receive any vaccines.

Heart failure

• If you have mild heart failure and are taking Humira, you may be closely monitored by your doctor. It is important that you tell your doctor if you have had or have any serious heart problems. If you develop new symptoms or your symptoms get worse (difficulty breathing, or swelling of your feet), contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue taking Humira.

Fever, bruising, bleeding, or pale appearance

• In some patients, the body may not be able to produce enough of the type of blood cells that help the body fight infections or stop bleeding. Your doctor may decide to stop your Humira treatment. If you develop persistent fever, easy bruising, or bleeding, or if you look pale, contact your doctor immediately.

Cancer

• In very rare cases, certain types of cancer have been reported in children and adults treated with Humira or other TNF blockers.

• People with rheumatoid arthritis who have had the disease for a long time may have a higher risk of developing lymphoma (a cancer that affects the immune system) and leukaemia (a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow).

• If you are taking Humira, the risk of developing lymphoma, leukaemia, or other types of cancer may increase. A rare and serious type of lymphoma has been reported in patients taking Humira. Some of these patients were also taking azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine.

• Tell your doctor if you are taking azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine with Humira.

• Cases of non-melanoma skin cancer have been reported in patients taking Humira.

• Tell your doctor if new skin lesions appear or if existing lesions change during or after treatment.

• Cancers, other than lymphoma, have been reported in patients with a certain lung disease, called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), treated with another TNF blocker. If you have COPD, or if you smoke heavily, you should discuss with your doctor whether treatment with a TNF blocker is suitable for you.

Autoimmune disease

• In rare cases, treatment with Humira may cause a condition similar to lupus. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms such as unexplained rash, fever, joint pain, or fatigue.

Children and adolescents

• Vaccines: if possible, your child should be up-to-date with all vaccines before using Humira.

Using Humira with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

You must not use Humira with medicines that contain the following active substances due to an increased risk of serious infections:

• Anakinra
• Abatacept

Humira can be taken with:

• Methotrexate
• Certain disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (such as sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide, and injectable gold salts)
• Steroids or painkillers, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

If you are in doubt, consult your doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• You should consider using adequate contraceptive methods to avoid becoming pregnant and continue using them for at least 5 months after the last Humira treatment.

• If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.

• Humira should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed.

• According to a pregnancy study, there was no higher risk of birth defects when the mother had received Humira treatment during pregnancy compared to mothers with the same disease who did not receive Humira treatment.

• Humira can be used during breastfeeding.

• If you use Humira while you are pregnant, your baby may have a higher risk of getting infections.

• It is important that you inform the paediatrician and other healthcare professionals about the use of Humira during pregnancy before your baby receives any vaccines. For more information on vaccines, see the "Warnings and precautions" section.

Driving and using machines

Humira has a minor influence on the ability to drive and use machines. You may feel dizzy and have vision problems after using Humira.

3. How to use Humira

Follow your doctor's administration instructions for this medication exactly. If in doubt, consult your doctor again.

The recommended doses of Humira for each of its authorized uses are shown in the following table. Your doctor may prescribe a different presentation of Humira if you need a different dose.

Form and Route of Administration

Humira is injected under the skin (subcutaneously).

In section 7 "How to inject Humira" you will find detailed instructions on how to inject Humira.

If you use more Humira than you should

If you accidentally inject Humira more frequently than scheduled by your doctor or pharmacist, you should report it. Always carry the medicine box with you, even if it's empty.

If you forget to use Humira

If you forget to administer an injection, you should inject the next dose of Humira as soon as you remember. Then, the next dose will be administered as usual, as if you had not forgotten a dose.

If you stop treatment with Humira

The decision to stop using Humira should be discussed with your doctor. Your symptoms may return if you stop using Humira.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects are mild to moderate. However, some can be serious and require treatment. Side effects may appear up to 4 months after the last injection of Humira.

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following effects

• severe rash, hives, or other signs of allergic reaction
• swelling of the face, hands, feet
• difficulty breathing, swallowing
• shortness of breath with physical activity or when lying down or swelling of feet

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following effects

• signs of infection such as fever, nausea, wounds, dental problems, burning sensation when urinating
• feeling of weakness or fatigue
• cough
• tingling
• numbness
• double vision
• weakness in arms or legs
• a lump or an open wound that does not heal
• signs and symptoms of blood disorders such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, paleness

The symptoms described above may be signs of the following side effects, which have been observed with Humira.

Very Common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• reactions at the injection site (including pain, swelling, redness, or itching)
• respiratory tract infections (including colds, runny nose, sinusitis, pneumonia)
• headache
• abdominal pain
• nausea and vomiting
• rash
• muscle pain

Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• severe infections (including sepsis and flu)
• intestinal infections (including gastroenteritis)
• skin infections (including cellulitis and herpes)
• ear infection
• oral infections (including dental infection and cold sore)
• infections of the reproductive system
• urinary tract infections
• fungal infections
• joint infections
• benign tumors
• skin cancer
• allergic reactions (including seasonal allergy)
• dehydration
• mood changes (including depression)
• anxiety
• difficulty sleeping
• sensory disturbances such as tingling, itching, or numbness
• migraine
• nerve root compression (including lower back pain and leg pain)
• visual disturbances
• eye inflammation
• eyelid inflammation and eye swelling
• vertigo (feeling of dizziness or spinning)
• feeling of rapid heartbeat
• high blood pressure
• flushing
• hematomas (blood accumulation outside blood vessels)
• cough
• asthma
• difficulty breathing
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• indigestion (indigestion, bloating, and heartburn)
• acid reflux
• dry eye syndrome (including dryness in eyes and mouth)
• itching
• itchy rash
• bruising
• skin inflammation (such as eczema)
• breaking of fingernails and toenails
• increased sweating
• hair loss
• new onset or worsening of existing psoriasis
• muscle spasms
• blood in urine
• kidney problems
• chest pain
• edema (swelling)
• fever
• decrease in blood platelet count, which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising
• wound healing problems

Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• opportunistic infections (including tuberculosis and other infections that occur when disease resistance decreases)
• neurological infections (including viral meningitis)
• eye infections
• bacterial infections
• diverticulitis (inflammation and infection of the large intestine)
• cancer
• cancer affecting the lymphatic system
• melanoma
• immunological disorders that can affect the lungs, skin, and lymph nodes (the most common presentation is sarcoidosis)
• vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
• tremors (feeling shaky)
• neuropathy (disorder of the nervous system)
• stroke
• hearing loss, tinnitus
• feeling of irregular heartbeat like skips
• heart problems that can cause difficulty breathing or swelling of ankles
• heart attack
• aneurysm of a major artery, inflammation, and clotting in a vein, blockage of a blood vessel
• lung diseases that can cause difficulty breathing (including inflammation)
• pulmonary embolism (blockage of a pulmonary artery)
• pleural effusion (abnormal fluid accumulation in the pleural space)
• pancreatitis that causes severe abdominal and back pain
• difficulty swallowing
• facial edema (swelling of the face)
• inflammation of the gallbladder; gallstones
• fatty liver
• night sweats
• scars
• abnormal muscle crisis
• systemic lupus erythematosus (including skin inflammation, heart, lung, joint, and other organ inflammation)
• sleep disturbances
• impotence
• inflammations

Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)

• leukemia (cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow)
• severe allergic reaction with shock
• multiple sclerosis
• nervous system disorders (such as optic neuritis and Guillain-Barré syndrome that can cause muscle weakness, abnormal sensations, tingling in the arms and upper body)
• cardiac arrest
• pulmonary fibrosis (scarring in the lung)
• intestinal perforation (hole in the intestine)
• hepatitis
• reactivation of hepatitis B virus
• autoimmune hepatitis (liver inflammation caused by the body's own immune system)
• cutaneous vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels in the skin)
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (early symptoms include discomfort, fever, headache, and rash)
• facial edema (swelling of the face) associated with allergic reactions
• erythema multiforme (inflammatory rash on the skin)
• lupus-like syndrome
• angioedema (localized skin inflammation)
• lichenoid skin reaction (purple-red rash with itching)

Frequency Not Known(cannot be estimated from the available data)

• hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (a rare and often fatal blood cancer)
• Merkel cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer)
• Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare cancer related to human herpesvirus 8 infection. Kaposi's sarcoma usually occurs more frequently as purple skin lesions
• liver failure
• worsening of a disease called dermatomyositis (seen as a skin rash accompanied by muscle weakness)
• weight gain (for most patients, weight gain was reduced)

Some side effects observed with Humira may not have symptoms and can only be identified through a blood test. These include:

Very Common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• low white blood cell count
• low red blood cell count
• increased lipids in blood
• increased liver enzymes

Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• high white blood cell count
• low platelet count
• increased uric acid in blood
• abnormal sodium levels in blood
• low calcium level in blood
• low phosphate level in blood
• high blood sugar
• high lactate dehydrogenase levels in blood
• presence of autoantibodies in blood
• low potassium level in blood

Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• elevated bilirubin levels (liver function test)

Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)

• low counts in blood for white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets

Reporting of Side Effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the national reporting system included in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Humira

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date that appears on the packaging after "EXP".

Store in a refrigerator (between 2°C and 8°C). Do not freeze.

Keep the pre-filled syringe in the outer packaging to protect it from light.

Alternative storage:

When necessary (e.g., when traveling), you can store a single Humira pre-filled syringe at room temperature (up to 25°C) for a maximum period of 14 days (make sure to protect it from light). Once you have removed the syringe from the refrigerator to store it at room temperature, you must use it within the next 14 days or discard it, even if you put it back in the refrigerator.

You should note the date you removed the syringe from the refrigerator and the date after which you must discard the syringe.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container Contents and Additional Information

Humira Composition

The active ingredient is adalimumab.

The other components are: mannitol, polysorbate 80, and water for injectable preparations.

Product Appearance and Container Contents

Humira 80 mg injectable solution in a pre-filled syringe is supplied as a sterile solution of 80 mg of adalimumab dissolved in 0.8 ml of solution.

The Humira pre-filled syringe is a glass syringe containing an adalimumab solution.

The Humira pre-filled syringe is available in a pack containing 1 pre-filled syringe for patient use with an alcohol swab.

Humira may be available in a vial, pre-filled syringe, and/or pre-filled pen.

Marketing Authorization Holder

AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Knollstrasse

67061 Ludwigshafen

Germany

Manufacturer

AbbVie Biotechnology GmbH

Knollstrasse

67061 Ludwigshafen

Germany

You can request more information about this medication by contacting the local representative of the marketing authorization holder.

Date of Last Revision of this Leaflet

Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu.

To Request a Copy of this Leaflet in , large printor to Listen to it in

Contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder.

1. How to Inject Humira

• The following instructions explain how to inject Humira yourself subcutaneously using the pre-filled syringe. Read all the instructions carefully first and then follow them step by step.

• Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will show you the technique for injecting yourself.

• Do not attempt to inject yourself until you are sure you understand how to prepare and administer the injection.

• After you have been properly trained, you or another person, such as a family member or friend, can give the injection.

• Use each pre-filled syringe only for one injection.

Humira Pre-filled Syringe

PlungerWingsNeedle Cap

Do Not Use the Pre-filled Syringe and Call Your Doctor or Pharmacist in the Following Cases

• If the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or contains flakes or particles
• If the expiration date (EXP) has passed
• If the liquid has been frozen or exposed to direct sunlight
• If the pre-filled syringe has been dropped or crushed

Do Not Remove the Needle Cap Until Just Before the Injection. Keep Humira Out of Sight and Reach of Children.