Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
HUMIRA is the first and only originator biologic* indicated in the treatment of HS†
HUMIRA is indicated for the treatment of active moderate to severe HS in adult and adolescent patients (12 to 17 years of age weighing ≥30 kg), who have not responded to conventional therapy (including systemic antibiotics).
* Also known as a reference biologic.
† Comparative clinical significance has not been established.
AbbVie: 5+ years of continued dedication to HS
• Our shared dedication to help improve the model of care across Canada led to the creation of the Canadian HS Foundation (CHSF), committed to helping Canadian Dermatologists manage HS.
• We collaborated to hold the first symposium on HS in 2016, the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advances (SHSA). We reviewed research, discussed treatment options, and raised awareness about HS.
• Through education, we raised awareness around HS by bringing attention to the patients. Your contribution and support of the HS Awareness Week is just one example of how we were able to help share information about living with HS.
Since 2015, AbbVie Care has supported
over 5,000 Canadians living with HS.
Safety information
Click here for additional information and for a link to the Product Monograph discussing:
• Contraindications in patients with severe infections such as sepsis, tuberculosis (TB) and opportunistic infections, and moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA class III/IV).
• The most serious warnings and precautions regarding hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, serious infections and pediatric malignancy.
• Other relevant warnings and precautions regarding concurrent administration with other biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) or other tumour necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists not recommended, switching between biological DMARDs, surgery, patients with congestive heart failure, hematologic events, hypersensitivity reactions, autoimmunity, immunosuppression, immunizations, infections including TB, opportunistic infections and hepatitis B virus reactivation, malignancies including malignancies in pediatric patients and young adults, lymphoma and non-lymphoma malignancy, neurologic events, uveitis and central demyelinating disorders, pregnant or nursing women, and geriatrics.
• Conditions of clinical use, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and dosing instructions.
The Product Monograph is also available by calling us at 1-866-8HUMIRA (1-866-848-6472).
References:
1. HUMIRA Product Monograph. AbbVie Corporation.
2. AbbVie Corporation. Data on File.
CA-HUMD-220013A / OC23