infliximab

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an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis

a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician

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Adalimumab is administered subcutaneously (under the skin) instead of intravenously as in the case of infliximab. Source: Internet

HUMIRA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms and inducing clinical remission in these patients if they have also lost response to or are intolerant to infliximab. Source: Internet

Before you start treatment with infliximab, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have tuberculosis or other infections. Source: Internet

Those treated with infliximab were younger, were more likely to have received prednisone, as well as immunosuppressants, antibiotics, narcotic analgesics, and antidepressants in the year prior to entry into the registry. Source: Internet

It is recommended that patients be tested for TB prior to receiving infliximab. Source: Internet

Loftus said he expected to see a difference with weight-based dosing of infliximab, and found the lack of difference interesting. Source: Internet

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