Infliximab (Systemic)
Brand Names : Remicade, cA2
Category- Inflammatory bowel disease therapy agent
- antirheumatic agent
DescriptionInfliximab (in-FLIX-i-mab)
is a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat Crohn's disease in patients
who have not been helped by other medicines and also in patients who have
a type of Crohn's disease in which fistulas form. It is also used to treat
rheumatoid arthritis.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Another commonly used name is cA2
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† Not commercially available in Canada.
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