Infliximab
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Remicade?
Brand Names: Canada:
Remicade?
Uses
- It is used to lower drainage from holes in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract called fistulas.
- It is used with methotrexate to stop more problems in patients with moderate to very bad rheumatoid arthritis.
- It is used to treat Crohn's disease. It may take 1 month to see the full effect.
- It is used to treat arthritis.
- It is used to treat very bad psoriasis.
- It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
- It is used to treat ulcerative colitis.
- It is an arthritis-changing drug. It lowers swelling and helps lower signs and protect joints from more harm.
- It helps lower GI (gastrointestinal) swelling and other signs.
Dosing
How to take
- You will need a TB (tuberculosis) test before starting this drug.
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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