Humira (Adalimumab) & Weight Gain: A Common Reaction
Humira (Adalimumab) is a biologic, immunosuppressant medication sold and marketed by the pharmaceutical company AbbVie Inc. More specifically, Humira functions as a TNF inhibitor whereby it binds to and blocks the physiologic effect of the proinflammatory cytokine known as “TNF-alpha.” Blockade of inflammation induced by TNF-alpha makes Humira useful for the treatment of many autoimmune …