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Noun: infliximab
  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
    "The patient's symptoms improved after starting infliximab treatments";
    - Remicade
     
  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
    "The patient's arthritis improved after starting infliximab infusions";
    - Remicade

Type of: anti-TNF compound, monoclonal, monoclonal antibody

Encyclopedia: Infliximab