If needed, for example when traveling, HUMIRA may be stored at room temperature up to a maximum of 77°F (25°C) for a period of up to 14 days, with protection from light. HUMIRA should be discarded if not used within the 14-day period.
How long should HUMIRA sit out before injecting?
If more comfortable, take your HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow the liquid to reach room temperature. Do not warm HUMIRA in any other way (for example, do not warm it in a microwave or in hot water).
How long can medication be left out of the fridge?
Drug Product Brand Name (Manufacturer) Acceptable Duration of Storage at Room Temperature
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Epoetin alfa multidose Procrit (Ortho Biotech) 7 days
Epoetin alfa single dose Procrit (Ortho Biotech) 14 days
Eptifibatide 2 mg/mL Integrilin (Schering) 60 days
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension EES (Abbott) 14 days
What happens if medicine is not refrigerated?
All medicines must be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and moisture. Some medicines require special storage conditions such as in the refrigerator, or even the freezer. Such medicines can expire quickly if they are improperly stored at room temperature, becoming toxic or less effective.
Why do meds have to be refrigerated?
Some medications need to be kept in the refrigerator to maintain their effectiveness, sterility or physical form. You need to be alert about the medication label and storage instructions provided by the pharmacist. Practice the recommended travel tips to maintain good quality of refrigerated medications.7 Nov 2017
What happens if medication isn't stored at the right temperature?
The active chemicals in any medication can change in molecular form when exposed to different temperatures, potentially resulting in decomposition of the medication. This decomposition can make medications less potent and may even result in new or different effects.11 Jul 2020
How long do you leave HUMIRA out before injecting?
Full storage instructions are available in the Medication Guide. If more comfortable, take your HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before injecting to allow the liquid to reach room temperature.
How long does it take HUMIRA to reach room temperature?
If more comfortable, take your HUMIRA Pen or prefilled syringe out of the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before injecting to allow the liquid to reach room temperature.
Can you inject HUMIRA cold?
It's recommended that Humira is kept refrigerated until it is ready to use. 2 AbbVie, the makers of Humira, advise taking the injection pen out of the cold and letting it warm up to room temperature before giving the injection. This could take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.5 May 2020
Is it better to inject HUMIRA in stomach or thigh?
You can give yourself Humira injections in the abdomen or front thigh. The most common injection site is the abdomen. The abdomen is also the most recommended site because it is the least painful.