Remicade

Active Ingredient(s): Infliximab
FDA Approved: * August 24, 1998
Pharm Company: * CENTOCOR INC
Category: Immunosuppressive

Infliximab, a chimeric monoclonal antibody, sold under the brand name Remicade among others, is a medication used to treat a number of autoimmune diseases. This includes Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Behçet's disease.[2] It is given by slow injection into a vein, typically at six- to eight-week intervals.[2] Common side effects include infections, acute infusion reacti... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Remicade 100 mg/10ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 57894-030
Labeler:
Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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