Infliximab (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Infliximab has been shown to be effective in reducing inflammation and inducing healing in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Treatment with infliximab typically involves receiving an intravenous infusion every 4-8 weeks to maintain its therapeutic effects.
- Infliximab is often used in combination with methotrexate to treat autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- The use of infliximab has been extended beyond gastroenterology and rheumatology to other fields, including dermatology and urology.
- Patients with severe cases of psoriasis may be prescribed infliximab to block the TNF-alpha responsible for inflammation and scaling.