Noun: infliximab
- 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
"The patient's symptoms improved after starting infliximab treatments";
- Remicade
- 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
"The patient's arthritis improved after starting infliximab infusions";
- Remicade
Type of: anti-TNF compound, monoclonal, monoclonal antibody
Encyclopedia: Infliximab