what is remicade?

Remicade is the brand name of a prescription medication called infliximab (IN-fliks-ah-mab) that’s used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn’s disease.

remicade side effects

Limited potential for side effects in the most common form of (infliximab side effects. They are: Headache, diarrhea, taste changes, nasal congestion and pain in the joints. It is generally well tolerated by the body and has limited potential for dangerous reactions.

how does remicade work

Remicade is a biological treatment that uses the anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) drug, infliximab, to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Remicade works by targeting antigens, which are molecules that trigger immune reactions in the body. These antigens are also responsible for causing inflammatory bowel disease, so Remicade works as an immunosuppressant by suppressing your immune system.

what is remicade used for

Remicade (infliximab) is a prescription medication used to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. Your health care provider may recommend Remicade for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.