What is remicade used for?

What conditions is Remicade (infliximab) used to treat?

Remicade (infliximab) is used to treat several autoimmune and inflammatory diseases where tumor necrosis factor (TNF) drives ongoing inflammation. It’s prescribed for adults and some children for conditions including:

- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis

It may also be used for other TNF-driven inflammatory conditions depending on country-specific prescribing guidance.

Who typically gets Remicade?

Remicade is generally considered when:
- Symptoms are moderate to severe, or
- Other treatments haven’t worked well enough, or
- The disease is active and needs strong anti-inflammatory control.

In some cases, doctors use Remicade with other medicines (such as methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis) to improve control and reduce immune reactions.

What does Remicade do in the body?

Remicade is a TNF blocker (anti-TNF therapy). By neutralizing TNF, it reduces inflammation and helps lower immune-driven tissue damage in diseases like RA, Crohn’s, and ulcerative colitis.

Are there risks people should know about?

Anti-TNF drugs like Remicade can increase susceptibility to certain infections, including reactivation of latent tuberculosis. Patients are typically screened for TB and other infection risks before starting therapy, and they’re monitored during treatment.

Source

1. DrugPatentWatch.com: Remicade (infliximab) uses and overview