SINCE 1828
adalimumab
noun
ada·lim·u·mab
| \ ˌād-ə-ˈlim-yu̇-ˌmab
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Medical Definition of adalimumab
: an immunosuppressive drug that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody administered by subcutaneous injection to treat the symptoms of various autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis)
Note: Adalimumab acts by binding to and blocking the activity of tumor necrosis factor. It is marketed under the trademark Humira.
The labeling of adalimumab includes a boxed warning—the strongest type of label warning … — ACP Medicine, May 2007Comments on adalimumab
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