How is HUMIRA different from other medications that treat ankylosing spondylitis?
HUMIRA is a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, also called a biologic DMARD, or simply “biologic.” Biologics are a class of advanced medications approved for reducing the signs and symptoms of AS. HUMIRA can be injected by you or a caregiver in the convenience of your own home. It usually needs to be used once every 2 weeks, which may be convenient for your lifestyle.
HUMIRA is a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug, also called a biologic DMARD, or simply “biologic.” HUMIRA is approved for reducing the signs and symptoms of active AS. HUMIRA can be injected by you or a caregiver in the convenience of your own home. It usually needs to be used once every 2 weeks. Do not try to inject HUMIRA yourself until you have been shown the right way to give the injections. Top of page.
