1 A physical change, such as a state change or dissolving, does not create a new substance, but a chemical change does. 2  In a chemical reaction, the atoms and molecules that interact with each other are called reactants. 3  In a chemical reaction, the atoms and molecules produced by the reaction are called products. In a chemical reaction, the atoms and molecules produced by the reaction are called products. 2  In a chemical reaction, only the atoms present in the reactants can end up in the products. 3  No new atoms are created, and no atoms are destroyed.
Humira (adalimumab) is a biologic drug that works by blocking a protein known as TNF-alpha. Normally, TNF-alpha helps fight infection, but in excess amounts, it can cause painful inflammation and severe joint damage -- common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other forms of inflammatory arthritis.
There have been several significant developments since I wrote the original article âIs generic Remicade (Humira, etc.) in our future?â back in November 2009. Whatâs changed, what hasnât, and are patients any closer to being able to use generic versions of biologics such as RemicadeÂ®1?