Remicade (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.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Remicade to help manage the patient's severe Crohn's disease symptoms.
- After several years of struggling with rheumatoid arthritis, Sarah's doctor recommended trying Remicade infusions.
- The medication, Remicade, was administered through an IV every eight weeks to control the patient's inflammation.
- Before starting Remicade treatment, the patient had to undergo a series of tests to ensure it was safe for her to use.
- The pharmaceutical company that developed Remicade also provides financial assistance to patients who cannot afford the expensive medication.
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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.