How Does HUMIRA Treat Crohn's Disease?
Humira in the treatment of Crohn's disease
HUMIRA belongs to a group of medications called biologics. Biologic medications
are one type of treatment used in the treatment of
moderate to severe Crohn's disease.
The exact cause of Crohn's disease is not known. However, researchers have found that people with Crohn's
disease have excess levels of a protein called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Too
much TNF may lead to inflammation in the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract.
Because excess TNF produced in the body plays a role in Crohn's disease, blocking TNF has become a key focus
of Crohn's disease therapies like HUMIRA.
HUMIRA works by attaching to TNF and blocking the activity of TNF, helping to reduce inflammation and relieve some of the symptoms of Crohn's disease,
such as abdominal pain and cramps, persistent diarrhea, and fatigue.
In addition to helping to relieve the symptoms of Crohn's disease, HUMIRA has been shown
to help maintain disease remission (keep symptoms from returning for periods of time).
HUMIRA is approved for use to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe Crohn’s disease in adults who have not responded well to conventional treatments.
HUMIRA is also approved for these adults who have lost response or are unable to tolerate infliximab.
HUMIRA is not right for everyone. Talk to your doctor about HUMIRA today to see if it may be right for you.