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I have ankylosing spondylitis. i will begin taking humira (adalimumab). does the differend brands of bio-medicin require the same bloodwork? thank you
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Yes, but not much: The anti-tnf medications (humira, enbrel, simponi, (golimumab) etc) don't require a lot of labs. I usually check labs for hepatitis b and TB before treatment, and a TB test annually after starting treatment. Keep in mind, that other medications (including naproxen) also require monitoring.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Yes: Besides TB and hepatitis b testing prior to treatment, i check a cbc, liver an kidney function every 6 months on stable patients.
Answered 6/10/2014
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