remicade
Noun: 1. A monoclonal antibody medication: Remicade is the trade name for a specific drug containing the antibody infliximab. This drug works by blocking tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a substance in the body that causes inflammation. 2. A treatment for autoimmune diseases: It is used to treat conditions where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
- Remicade is administered by a healthcare professional as an intravenous (IV) infusion, meaning it is delivered directly into a vein over a period of time.
- It is not a pill or a self-injected medication.
- Treatment with Remicade requires careful medical supervision to determine the correct dosage and schedule.
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed Remicade to control the inflammation from her rheumatoid arthritis.
- Patients receiving Remicade infusions are monitored closely for any adverse reactions.
- After several other treatments failed, Remicade was effective in putting his Crohn's disease into remission.
- "To be on Remicade": To be receiving Remicade as a regular course of treatment.
- She has been on Remicade for two years and her symptoms are well-managed.
- "Remicade therapy/infusion": Refers to the treatment process involving this drug.
- He goes to the clinic for his Remicade infusion every eight weeks.
- Infliximab (n): The generic, non-branded name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Remicade.
- Remicade is a brand-name version of the drug infliximab.
- Anti-TNF therapy (n): The class of drugs that Remicade belongs to, which work by blocking tumor necrosis factor.
- Remicade was one of the first anti-TNF therapies approved for use.
- Infliximab: The direct generic equivalent.
- Biologic (drug/therapy): A broader category of complex medications derived from living organisms, which includes Remicade.
- Immunosuppressant: A general term for drugs that suppress the immune system's activity, though Remicade is a more specific type.
As a proper noun (a trade name), Remicade is not used with idioms or phrasal verbs. Key usage notes include: * Administration: It is always "administered," "given," or "infused," not "taken." * Medical Context: Its use is highly specific to the field of medicine and treatment of certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
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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
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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
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