Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
40 mg SC every other week.
Pediatric Dose
Weight-based SC every other week (e.g., JIA).
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
B
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Active severe infections (e.g., Tuberculosis)
Common Adverse Effects
- Injection site reactions
- Immunosuppression (risk of TB, fungal infections)
- Drug-induced lupus