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infliximab

 

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Noun infliximab has 1 sense
  1. infliximab, Remicade - an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one- to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis
    --1 is a kind of anti-TNF compound

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Infliximab

Definition:

Infliximab is a medication commonly used to treat certain autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and plaque psoriasis. It belongs to a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, which work by reducing inflammation in the body.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The patient received an infusion of infliximab to treat her rheumatoid arthritis.

Senses:

Sense 1: A medication used to treat autoimmune diseases.

Sense 2: The generic name for a drug brand called Remicade.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The doctor prescribed infliximab to manage the patient's severe Crohn's disease.
  2. The infusion of infliximab helped alleviate the symptoms of plaque psoriasis.
  3. Infliximab is administered intravenously in a clinical setting.

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