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Can Unrefrigerated Humira Cause Anaphylactic Reactions In The Body?
Question: hi what would happen if you take the Hmeria Pen and its in direct sunlight plus its past the 14 day period can a person die the hmeria pen I have an injection ?? I left it outside the Balcone but its in cold ice but it melts but its underneath the sunlight under the awaning. But I put the medicine back in the fridge but its broken but the medicine is in the bag with the ice so the ice is going to melt but if I were to take it can i die if i injected though the first shot i take this weekend i got thev humeri on the 11 of feb Should i be concerned.the pharmciast started laughing when i explained this to her you shouldnt laugh right the person I talking too regarding this should i feel bad its a lesson to to be learned right What do you think she's thing to herself I dont care what others think what ever@!!!!!!
Brief Answer:
Less effective, completely ineffective and even risky after the 14th day
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The humira pen (active ingredients adalimumab) can be stored at room temperature outside the refrigerator, but should not be exposed to sunlight or other forms of light. If it is exposed to light the shot will not be viable anymore.
Once the humira pen is removed from the refrigerator and is kept at room temperature it has to be used within a duration of 14 days, even if it is returned to the refrigerator in some time.
If it is used after the 14 day duration it will be less effective, or completely ineffective, and can even cause anaphylaxis reactions in some, and thus needs to be avoided completely.
Do not react to what the pharmacist says, there is a certain way to help explain things to others, instead of laughing if she did his job by educating people who need the information, it would make life so much simpler for so many people, so just ignore her.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Less effective, completely ineffective and even risky after the 14th day
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The humira pen (active ingredients adalimumab) can be stored at room temperature outside the refrigerator, but should not be exposed to sunlight or other forms of light. If it is exposed to light the shot will not be viable anymore.
Once the humira pen is removed from the refrigerator and is kept at room temperature it has to be used within a duration of 14 days, even if it is returned to the refrigerator in some time.
If it is used after the 14 day duration it will be less effective, or completely ineffective, and can even cause anaphylaxis reactions in some, and thus needs to be avoided completely.
Do not react to what the pharmacist says, there is a certain way to help explain things to others, instead of laughing if she did his job by educating people who need the information, it would make life so much simpler for so many people, so just ignore her.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What's anaphylaxis a person can die ???
Ok I put the humeria on ice in a cooler and an ice bag but no covering I discarded the box whos the know the fridge would break down I put Ghe outsid like a fee days ago but my apartment is set at 74 inside but I put the medecine back it in the fridge but the fridge is unplugged though I took the shot on the feb 11 next shot would be the 25 of feb would it still be good that 1 shot ?? I talked to the humerus people and they said yes second discard that away the second shot I take march 11 what do u think
I'll take a photo before I take it ok in saturday
What would happen if water comes contact with the pen??? That's what happen to me but it cold though
All the the ice melted though all water but its cold though in the white bag any concerns
Aphylexia
Take it or no I saw the bubble still when I turn the pen upside down
It's cool and cold in the white bag out side the cooler though
Can u get aphylexis idlf its direct sunlight???
I put in the bathtub it's all water but feel it's cool cold I explained this to the phat mist and u can the ice tomorrow u agree
It's in the bathtub closed with white bag
Cold and cool I feel
Ok I put the humeria on ice in a cooler and an ice bag but no covering I discarded the box whos the know the fridge would break down I put Ghe outsid like a fee days ago but my apartment is set at 74 inside but I put the medecine back it in the fridge but the fridge is unplugged though I took the shot on the feb 11 next shot would be the 25 of feb would it still be good that 1 shot ?? I talked to the humerus people and they said yes second discard that away the second shot I take march 11 what do u think
I'll take a photo before I take it ok in saturday
What would happen if water comes contact with the pen??? That's what happen to me but it cold though
All the the ice melted though all water but its cold though in the white bag any concerns
Aphylexia
Take it or no I saw the bubble still when I turn the pen upside down
It's cool and cold in the white bag out side the cooler though
Can u get aphylexis idlf its direct sunlight???
I put in the bathtub it's all water but feel it's cool cold I explained this to the phat mist and u can the ice tomorrow u agree
It's in the bathtub closed with white bag
Cold and cool I feel
Brief Answer:
Sorry for the delayed response sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Anaphylaxis is a serious at times life-threatening allergic reaction to a substance, yes it can be fatal sir.
"I took the shot on the feb 11 next shot would be the 25 of feb would it still be good that 1 shot ?? I talked to the humerus people and they said yes second discard that away the second shot I take march 11 what do u think "
So from what I understand you took the shots out of the refrigerator on the 11th of Feb, and the next shot is on the 25th of Feb. This second shot is fine to take, but any shots after that should be discarded as it would have been more than 14 days since you took all the shots out of the refrigerator.
Sure sir, take a photo and send it to me, but it seems like the 25th Feb shot would be fine to take as it would have been 14 days since you took it out of the refrigerator and that is fine according to me.
No issue if the ice comes in contact with the pen sir, nothing to worry about there.
No no, it will not result in anaphylaxis.
Even if it is at room temperature, it is fine, it need not be cold, but once it has reached room temperature it has to be used within 14 days, that is all.
If it is exposed to direct sunlight, it can lose its viability.
Yes, it is fine, I concur sir.
That is fine then sir.
Hope this helps sir. :)
Do not think twice before writing to me okay? I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Sorry for the delayed response sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Anaphylaxis is a serious at times life-threatening allergic reaction to a substance, yes it can be fatal sir.
"I took the shot on the feb 11 next shot would be the 25 of feb would it still be good that 1 shot ?? I talked to the humerus people and they said yes second discard that away the second shot I take march 11 what do u think "
So from what I understand you took the shots out of the refrigerator on the 11th of Feb, and the next shot is on the 25th of Feb. This second shot is fine to take, but any shots after that should be discarded as it would have been more than 14 days since you took all the shots out of the refrigerator.
Sure sir, take a photo and send it to me, but it seems like the 25th Feb shot would be fine to take as it would have been 14 days since you took it out of the refrigerator and that is fine according to me.
No issue if the ice comes in contact with the pen sir, nothing to worry about there.
No no, it will not result in anaphylaxis.
Even if it is at room temperature, it is fine, it need not be cold, but once it has reached room temperature it has to be used within 14 days, that is all.
If it is exposed to direct sunlight, it can lose its viability.
Yes, it is fine, I concur sir.
That is fine then sir.
Hope this helps sir. :)
Do not think twice before writing to me okay? I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
I'm due for the shot this Saturday and it's cold and cool but it's all full of water the ice has melted though would this be acceptable to use?? I don't want to die??aphylaxis
It's in a white bag though in the bathtub
What would happen if water gets in pen than sphylexis
the photo i sent you is this god to use?
letting you know my fridge the compressor is broken thats the reason why Its like this getting new fridge tuesday morning!
hi I thought there was something on the ground this was a week or 2 weeks ago not sure I went to pick up something up and I went down to pick it up but it was stuck to the ground not in the wedge but on the ground it self now I dont recall any bleeding though I just realized this today cause I was too focused on the refrerator and the humeria hiv tesrt?
this happened at work
regarding touching the ground I believe no bleeding or anything hiv test what ever was on the ground was stuck can it be a hazardous item what doctors use??? when you go for a booster shot?
It's in a white bag though in the bathtub
What would happen if water gets in pen than sphylexis
the photo i sent you is this god to use?
letting you know my fridge the compressor is broken thats the reason why Its like this getting new fridge tuesday morning!
hi I thought there was something on the ground this was a week or 2 weeks ago not sure I went to pick up something up and I went down to pick it up but it was stuck to the ground not in the wedge but on the ground it self now I dont recall any bleeding though I just realized this today cause I was too focused on the refrerator and the humeria hiv tesrt?
this happened at work
regarding touching the ground I believe no bleeding or anything hiv test what ever was on the ground was stuck can it be a hazardous item what doctors use??? when you go for a booster shot?
Brief Answer:
The humira looks perfectly fine sir, don't worry, no HIV risk either
Detailed Answer:
hi sir.
No problem if the ice has melted, as I mentioned earlier, once it has been exposed to room temperature, then it has to be used within a duration of 14 days, thats all.
I am sure water will not seep in sir, and from the photo it looks well preserved sir.
No problem sir, just make sure you take the shot within the 14 day duration, if the remaining shots are to be taken after the 14 day duration then it would be best to discard them.
If the item was on the ground and did not pierce into your skin there can be no transmission at all, and I am sure the exposure you had carries a 0 % risk for transmission of HIV.
Don't worry sir, I am sure you are perfectly fine.
Best wishes.
The humira looks perfectly fine sir, don't worry, no HIV risk either
Detailed Answer:
hi sir.
No problem if the ice has melted, as I mentioned earlier, once it has been exposed to room temperature, then it has to be used within a duration of 14 days, thats all.
I am sure water will not seep in sir, and from the photo it looks well preserved sir.
No problem sir, just make sure you take the shot within the 14 day duration, if the remaining shots are to be taken after the 14 day duration then it would be best to discard them.
If the item was on the ground and did not pierce into your skin there can be no transmission at all, and I am sure the exposure you had carries a 0 % risk for transmission of HIV.
Don't worry sir, I am sure you are perfectly fine.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
no no this is different I went down to pick something up this was at work week or two weeks ago I dont remember but all i know I was trying to pick it up but I couldn't stuck thats all i remember i did take a photo of it but I reset my iPhone and I realized this today that the photo i had everything got deleted though permately removed though hiv test? honestly I dont recall any bleeding por pierce what should i do?
should i go for an test regarding me picking up the item outside at work all i know it was stuck I did take a photo regarding it but deleted it now m thinking about it????? what that photo looks like
I reset my iophone everything got removed though
should i go for an test regarding me picking up the item outside at work all i know it was stuck I did take a photo regarding it but deleted it now m thinking about it????? what that photo looks like
I reset my iophone everything got removed though
Brief Answer:
No testing required sir, I assure you
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
If there was no bleeding then there is absolutely no risk for HIV sir, so you need not worry at all about the risk of HIV, and so no testing will be required.
No sir, no testing required at all, you have my guarantee.
That is fine sir, no worries.
Best wishes :)
No testing required sir, I assure you
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
If there was no bleeding then there is absolutely no risk for HIV sir, so you need not worry at all about the risk of HIV, and so no testing will be required.
No sir, no testing required at all, you have my guarantee.
That is fine sir, no worries.
Best wishes :)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
but the thing is i sdont remember though thats my problem here?
I dont recall bleeding ?? though??? I just dont remember?
Aphylexis how long can u get it?????
I dont recall bleeding ?? though??? I just dont remember?
Aphylexis how long can u get it?????
Brief Answer:
I have explained the chances of HIV transmission, they are non-existent
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
The risk for transmission of sharp object infected with the blood of a HIV-positive individual is 0.3 %, which in itself is a very low number, and has a close to negligible risk for transmission.
Even if the object was sharp and was blood stained by a HIV-positive individual, the virus in the blood cannot last in the exposed environment for long and dies soon after being exposed to the environment and thus cannot transmit the infection.
Even if the virus lasted and survived, how can we be sure the person whose blood it was, had HIV?
So in my opinion, there is absolutely no risk for you to worry about sir, the chances are close to non-existent.
And I am sure you would remember if you bled, it is a common reaction of the human body to remember an injury where a bleed has taken place.
I did not understand your last question? Please reiterate.
Thank you :)
I have explained the chances of HIV transmission, they are non-existent
Detailed Answer:
Hi sir.
The risk for transmission of sharp object infected with the blood of a HIV-positive individual is 0.3 %, which in itself is a very low number, and has a close to negligible risk for transmission.
Even if the object was sharp and was blood stained by a HIV-positive individual, the virus in the blood cannot last in the exposed environment for long and dies soon after being exposed to the environment and thus cannot transmit the infection.
Even if the virus lasted and survived, how can we be sure the person whose blood it was, had HIV?
So in my opinion, there is absolutely no risk for you to worry about sir, the chances are close to non-existent.
And I am sure you would remember if you bled, it is a common reaction of the human body to remember an injury where a bleed has taken place.
I did not understand your last question? Please reiterate.
Thank you :)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
what was the last question you dont understand
oh aphylexis that reaction thats life threanting can be fatal? a person can passsaway right away I feel really uncomfortable taking it
I mean i dont remember bleeding though?thats all i never examined my fingers
oh aphylexis that reaction thats life threanting can be fatal? a person can passsaway right away I feel really uncomfortable taking it
I mean i dont remember bleeding though?thats all i never examined my fingers
Brief Answer:
You need not worry about anaphylaxis as you are taking it within 14 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I do not think you need to worry about anaphylaxis if you have followed all the rules, and have not taken the shot after the 14 day period sir, so you need not worry about anaphylaxis at all sir.
You need not worry about anaphylaxis as you are taking it within 14 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I do not think you need to worry about anaphylaxis if you have followed all the rules, and have not taken the shot after the 14 day period sir, so you need not worry about anaphylaxis at all sir.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How about the second shot going to take march 11
How about aphyslexis like can a person die as soon as u eject it
They said the second shot i can leave kitchen table at room temperature within 14 days so second shot on the 14thday is this pushing it
How about aphyslexis like can a person die as soon as u eject it
They said the second shot i can leave kitchen table at room temperature within 14 days so second shot on the 14thday is this pushing it
Brief Answer:
If it has not been exposed to room temp, then no harm sir
Detailed Answer:
If the shot to be taken on the 11th of March, and has not been taken out of the cooling area, then there is no risk in taking it at all sir.
Yes, but this is only in extreme cases, like if a shot that should not be taken after 14 days is taking after 1-2 months, then it could lead to anaphylaxis.
If this shot has not been exposed to room temperature, then there is no harm in taking it on the 11th of march sir.
Best wishes.
If it has not been exposed to room temp, then no harm sir
Detailed Answer:
If the shot to be taken on the 11th of March, and has not been taken out of the cooling area, then there is no risk in taking it at all sir.
Yes, but this is only in extreme cases, like if a shot that should not be taken after 14 days is taking after 1-2 months, then it could lead to anaphylaxis.
If this shot has not been exposed to room temperature, then there is no harm in taking it on the 11th of march sir.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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