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About HUMIRA

While the exact cause of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is unknown, the disease has been linked to overproduction of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein in the body.

This excess TNF can signal cells to attack normal body tissue and cause inflammation in the tissues of bones, cartilage and joints.

HUMIRA: A TNF Blocker

HUMIRA is a prescription medicine called a TNF blocker. It is used to reduce the signs and symptoms of moderate to severe polyarticular JIA in children who are four years of age and older. HUMIRA is a biologic medicine that is taken by injection.

While HUMIRA can help block the bad effects of TNF in affected areas, it can also lower the ability of the immunes system to fight infections.

Safety Considerations

Serious infections have happened in patients taking HUMIRA. These infections include tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by viruses, fungi, or bacteria that have spread throughout the body. Some patients have died from these infections.

HUMIRA may increase the chance of getting lymphoma or other cancers. There have been cases of unusual cancers in children and teenagers using TNF-blocker medicines.

HUMIRA can cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, hepatitis B virus reactivation, nervous system problems, blood problems, heart failure, certain immune reactions (including a lupus-like syndrome), and new or worsening psoriasis. Please click here for additional Important Safety Information you should know about HUMIRA and discuss it with your doctor.

Information is one of your friends

The more you know, the better off you and your child will be. Learn more about HUMIRA by reading our Frequently Asked Questions.

Following through is as important as starting

HUMIRA is not a stop-and-start treatment. To work properly for your child, it must be administered as directed by your doctor.

Learn More

To learn more about HUMIRA, visit the following pages:

Click here for Uses and Important Safety Information you should know about HUMIRA, and discuss it with your doctor.

Please see the full prescribing information, including the Medication Guide, for HUMIRA.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

If you cannot afford your medication, contact: www.pparx.org or call the toll-free phone number (1-888-4PPA-NOW) for assistance.

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