What is Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen?
Hyrimoz Pen Prefilled is used in conjunction with methotrexate for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Hyrimoz Pen Prefilled can be used by adults and children for a variety of inflammatory conditions, including Crohn's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, uveitis, and ulcerative colitis. It is also effective in treating rheumatoid and psoriatic diseases, as well as ankylosing and plaque psoriasis. Some brands of adalimumab can only be used by adults.Hyrimoz pre-filled pens can be used in other ways not mentioned in the medication guide.
Side effects of Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, swelling in your face, lips, or throat, or hives.
If you experience any of the symptoms of lymphoma, call your doctor immediately.
- Fever; swollen glands; body aches; sweats at night; feeling unwell.
- Pale skin rash; easy bleeding or bruising.
- Feeling light-headed or cold feet and hands;
- Pain in the upper abdomen that can spread to the shoulder
- Feeling full after eating a small portion of weight reduction
Call your doctor immediately if you:
- Skin changes, such as pus-filled bumps or red, scaly spots;
- New or worsening heart conditions: swelling, rapid weight increase, feeling of shortness of breath
- Liver problems: loss of appetite, pain in the upper right corner of the stomach, fatigue, itchiness, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice
- Lupus symptoms: muscle pain or joint discomfort; flu symptoms; chest and back pain; and a rash that gets worse in the sun.
- Nervous system problems: numbness, tingling, or tingling in the hands or feet; dizziness or vision problems;
- Signs of tuberculosis include fever, cough, and night sweats.
If you experience certain side effects, your treatment may be stopped or delayed.
Side effects of the Hyrimoz prefilled pen may include:
- Headache, skin rash;
- Sore or stuffy throat, congestion, nasal pain, or sneezing;
- Pain, redness, or bruising where the injection was administered
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contact the Food and Drug Administration to report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Humira, Orencia, Trexall, Ilumya, Cosentyx, Entyvio, and Otezla
Warnings
You could get more serious infections, including fatal ones. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience flu-like symptoms, such as night sweats, confusion, or vision problems. Your doctor will test you for infections or tuberculosis before you use the Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen.
You may experience a return of hepatitis B or worsening symptoms after stopping the use of the Hyrimoz prefilled pen. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel unwell and have upper right stomach pain or nausea, or if your skin or eyes are yellow. You may require liver function tests every few months.
Before you take this drug
Tell your doctor before you use the Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen if you experience any symptoms of an infection. These include fever, chills, coughs, body aches or sores, fatigue, diarrhea, or stomach pain.Tell your doctor about any recent travel or exposure to fungal infections. You may get exposed to certain infections when you travel.
Tell your doctor about any of the following issues:
- Tuberculosis, or if someone in your family has it,
- An active or chronic infection
- Cancer;
- Hepatitis B
- Diabetes;
- Congestive heart failure;
- Any numbness, tingling, or muscle disorder, such as multiple sclerosis or Guillain-Barre syndrome
- An allergic reaction to rubber or latex;
- Scheduled to undergo major surgery
- Have you recently or will shortly receive a vaccine?
Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen should only be used if you have all your vaccinations up to date.The use of Hyrimoz prefilled pens may increase the risk of other cancers. You should speak to your doctor regarding this possibility.Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen may harm an unborn child.Inform your physician immediately if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.Inform your doctor about using Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen while pregnant. This could impact your baby's vaccine schedule.Ask your doctor if you can safely breastfeed when using a Hyrimoz prefilled pen.
How to take Hyrimoz Prefilled Pen?
Read and follow all instructions or guides included with your medication.Sometimes, your doctor will change the dose. You must take the medication exactly as prescribed.Hyrimoz Pen Prefilled is injected into the skin. You will be taught how to use the medicine properly by a healthcare provider. Do not repeat the injection in the same area.Only prepare an injection when you are ready to give it. If the medicine is cloudy, has changed color, or has particles, call your pharmacist. If you're not sure how to inject a medicine, ask your pharmacist or doctor.Weight is used to determine the dose for children and adolescents. If your child loses or gains weight, the dose may change.You could get infected more easily. This includes serious infections that can be fatal. You'll need to undergo frequent medical tests.
Your doctor will perform a test to determine if you have tuberculosis or any other infection. You will have your blood tested both before and after treatment with this medication.Hyrimoz Pen Prefilled may worsen or return if you have had hepatitis B. You may require liver function tests during treatment and for several months following.Do not freeze. Store the medicine in its original packaging in the refrigerator. Keep away from the light. Follow all instructions carefully for how to store your medication during travel. Avoid extremes of heat or cold.Do not heat the medicine with hot water, sunlight, or a microwave. Never warm up the medicine in hot water, sunlight, or the microwave.After one use, throw away the prefilled syringes or auto-injectors, even if they still contain medicine.Never reuse a syringe or needle. Put them in a "sharps container" that is puncture-proof, and dispose of the sharps according to local or state laws. Keep away from children and pets.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Do not take two doses at once. Never take two doses of the same medication at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Avoid injecting into hard, red, or bruised skin or that has swollen, sore, tender, or scars.Avoid being around people who are sick. If you notice any signs of an infection, tell your doctor immediately.You could get a serious infection if you receive a "live vaccine". Live vaccines are measles (MMR), rubella, rotavirus (typhoid), yellow fever, varicella, chickenpox, and zoster.
Interaction with other drug
It is sometimes not safe to take certain medications at the same time. Some drugs may affect the blood levels of drugs that you are taking, increasing side effects or making them less effective.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including:
- Abatacept, etanercept;
- Anakinra;
- Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine,
- Certolizumab, golimumab, infliximab, and rituximab.
This list is incomplete. Hyrimoz prefilled pens may be affected by other drugs, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines and vitamin and herb products. This list does not include all drug interactions.
