Adalimumab interactions

Adalimumab (Humira), an immunosuppressant has 77 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 45 major, 21 moderate, 10 minor, and 1 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (45)

  • AbataceptimmunosuppressantMajor

    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-fkjp 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… (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AzathioprineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Almost all these patients had received treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine (6–MP) concomitantly with a TNF blocker at or prior to diagnosis. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • BeclomethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • BetamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • BudesonidecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • CaptoprilACE inhibitorMajor

    About 13 percent of the cases of neutropenia have ended fatally, but almost all fatalities were in patients with serious illness, having collagen vascular disease, renal failure, heart failure or immunosuppressant therapy, or a combination of these complicating factors. (Captopril label, Warnings)

  • ClobetasolcorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • DesonidecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • Dimethyl fumarateimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • EtanerceptimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • FludrocortisonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • FluocinonidecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • FluticasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • GuselkumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • HalobetasolcorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • HydrocortisonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Immunosuppressants Everolimus Sirolimus Temsirolimus (IV) Not recommended during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • MometasonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • NatalizumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • …methylergonovine • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin (these drugs can be temporarily discontinued to allow PAXLOVID use [see Table 2 , Drug Interactions (7.3) ] ) • Immunosuppressants: voclosporin • Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein inhibitor: lomitapide • Migraine medications: eletriptan, ubrogepant • Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists:… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • Pimecrolimuscalcineurin inhibitorMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • PrednisolonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • PrednisonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • RituximabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • SecukinumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • TocilizumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • TofacitinibimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • TriamcinolonecorticosteroidMajor

    Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • UpadacitinibimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

  • UstekinumabimmunosuppressantMajor

    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) ] . (Adalimumab label, Boxed warning)

Moderate interactions (21)

  • Allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    Immunosuppressants Amlodipine may increase the systemic exposure of cyclosporine or tacrolimus when co-administered. (Amlodipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

  • Clotrimazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DenosumabModerate

    Other risk factors for the development of ONJ include immunosuppressive therapy, treatment with angiogenesis inhibitors, systemic corticosteroids, diabetes, and gingival infections. (Denosumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Econazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitorModerate

    Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

  • FenofibratefibrateModerate

    Immunosuppressants Clinical Impact: Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus can produce nephrotoxicity with decreases in creatinine clearance and rises in serum creatinine, and because renal excretion is the primary elimination route of fibrate drugs including fenofibrate, there is a risk that an interaction will lead to deterioration of renal… (Fenofibrate label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PentoxifyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Glipizide Decrease exposure Immunosuppressive Agents Cyclosporine Decrease exposure Tacrolimus Prevention or Management: Monitoring of whole blood concentrations and appropriate dosage adjustments of tacrolimus are recommended when rifampin and tacrolimus are used concomitantly. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Immunosuppressants: cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus (rapamycin) ↑ immunosuppressants Therapeutic concentration monitoring is recommended for immunosuppressant agents when co-administered with ritonavir. (Ritonavir label, Drug interactions)

  • HBV reactivation has also been reported in patients receiving certain immunosuppressant or chemotherapeutic agents; the risk of HBV reactivation associated with treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals may be increased in these patients. (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate

    Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

  • TinidazoleantibioticModerate

    Cyclosporine, tacrolimus: Monitor for toxicities of these immunosuppressive drugs ( 7.1 ) (Tinidazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Tobacco and smokingTobacco and cannabisModerate

    In controlled trials of other TNF blockers in adult patients at higher risk for malignancies (i.e., patients with COPD with a significant smoking history and cyclophosphamide-treated patients with Wegener’s granulomatosis), a greater portion of malignancies occurred in the TNF blocker group compared to the control group. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    • Invasive fungal infections: For patients who develop a systemic illness on Adalimumab-fkjp, consider empiric antifungal therapy for those who reside or travel to regions where mycoses are endemic. (Adalimumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Upon initiation or discontinuation of Adalimumab-fkjp 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. (Adalimumab label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (10)

  • AtorvastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ezetimibe and simvastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum CK, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody, muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy, and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Fluvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LovastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by: proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase, which persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Lovastatin label, Warnings)

  • Methimazoleantithyroid drugMinor

    In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Methimazole label, Warnings)

  • PitavastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pitavastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PravastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Pravastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Propylthiouracilantithyroid drugMinor

    In some cases, vasculitis resolved/improved with drug discontinuation; however, more severe cases required treatment with additional measures including corticosteroids, immunosuppressant therapy, and plasmapheresis. (Propylthiouracil label, Warnings)

  • RosuvastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Rosuvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SimvastatinstatinMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persist despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy without significant inflammation; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

No significant interaction reported (1)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticNo interaction

    …Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Insulin Insulin: [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine Use With Caution Cyclosporine: There have been spontaneous or published reports of CYP3A based interactions of clarithromycin with cyclosporine. (Clarithromycin label, Drug interactions)

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