Remicade is a prescription medication used to treat certain medical conditions. Here are the medical conditions for which Remicade is used:
- Moderately to severely active Crohns disease in adults who havent responded well to other medicines.
- Moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in adults, in combination with methotrexate.
- Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults who havent responded well to other medicines.
- Certain types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of the spine, and psoriatic arthritis.
- Certain bowel diseases, such as Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis.
Remicade belongs to a class of biologic medications known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha blockers. It blocks a protein in the immune system called TNF-alpha, which helps control inflammation. Remicade can reduce signs and symptoms, induce and maintain remission, promote intestinal healing, and reduce or stop the need for steroids. However, it can also lower the bodys ability to fight infections, and serious and sometimes fatal events can occur. Therefore, it is important to talk to a doctor to decide if Remicade may be right for an individual, and to discuss the potential risks and benefits of the medication.
