Adalimumab and Tapentadol

• Generic Name: adalimumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Humira, Humira Pen, Humira Pen Crohns/UlcerColit/HidraSuppur, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis Starter Package, Humira Pediatric, Humira Pediatric Crohn's Disease Starter Pack, Humira Pre-Filled Syringe, Humira Pen Psoriasis/Uveitis/Adol HidraSuppur Starter Pack, Humira Pen Crohns/Ulcer Colitis/Hidradenitis Suppurati StrPk

Adalimumab reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Adalimumab is used to treat many inflammatory conditions in adults, such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, and a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa.

Adalimumab is also used in adults and children to treat Crohn's disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or uveitis.

Adalimumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tapentadol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Nucynta, Nucynta ER

Tapentadol is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Tapentadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The extended-release form of tapentadol (Nucynta ER) is for around-the-clock treatment of pain that is not controlled by other medicines. Nucynta ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.