You know that it's an injectable anti-TNF alpha. Has black box status, is used to give quality of life to autoimmune conditions such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis 1/
Arthritis drug to be trialled as Covid treatment in UK care homes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/30/arthritis-drug-to-be-trialled-as-covid-treatment-in-uk-care-homes?CMP=share_btn_tw
Arthritis drug to be trialled as Covid treatment in UK care homes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/30/arthritis-drug-to-be-trialled-as-covid-treatment-in-uk-care-homes?CMP=share_btn_tw
Re black box, it destroys tnf which are there to kill off cancers, therefore increasing risk of cancers. It needs careful evaluation as it suppresses immune system. The cost is £400 per dose, it's a drug of last resort and Id like to know who has a financial interest in its use.
Before someone queries my knowledge of this drug - I've got this on prescription. I no longer use it.
It might be a last resort to fight a cytokene storm, but look up the cost for US patients $38,000 per annum.
This is the brand name - Humira
https://www.humira.com/global/frequently-asked-questions
It might be a last resort to fight a cytokene storm, but look up the cost for US patients $38,000 per annum.
This is the brand name - Humira
https://www.humira.com/global/frequently-asked-questions