A drug used to treat Crohn disease, a chronic inflammation of the small intestine and bowel, and rheumatoid arthritis. Infliximab (Remicade) works by neutralizing tumor necrosis factor, a substance involved in the inflammatory process. It is only given by injection and is prescribed in people whose condition has not been helped by other medications.
An immunosuppressant monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the proinflammatory cytokine, tumour necrosis factor alpha. It is used in treating crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
A monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor, used to treat patients used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
A drug that hinders the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a chemical released by lymphocytes causing tissue damage and pain. These drugs are called TNF blockers or anti-TNF drugs. Infliximab is utilized to treat severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease that have not responded to other drug treatments.