REMICADE
REMICADE (infliximab) is a monoclonal antibody that helps the body’s immune system by targeting and destroying certain cells helping to protect healthy cells from damage. Specifically, it is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker used for many chronic inflammatory conditions.
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What it treats
Crohn’s Disease,
Ulcerative Colitis (UC),
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA),
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS),
Psoriatic Arthritis,
Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Plaque Psoriasis
Prescribed by
Rheumatologists, Gastroenterologists & Dermatologists
How it’s administered
Intravenous (IV) infusion
Frequency
Three times in the first six weeks, then
every eight weeks
Length of treatment
About two hours