|
Remicade (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 and ankylosing spondylitis which is a type of arthritis that affects the joints in the spine. In addition, it is used to treat psoriatic arthritis which is a type of arthritis that causes pain and swelling of the joints and patches of scaly skin on some areas of the body. Psoriatic arthritis is related to the skin condition, psoriasis. Remicade is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Injection (U.S.)
Brand names: - Infliximab - Remicade |