Infliximab
Infliximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody (human-murine) that inhibits tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα). It is used to treat autoimmune diseases driven by this inflammatory cytokine.
Indications
Infliximab is used to treat several chronic inflammatory diseases, including:
- Rheumatologic diseases:
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Inflammatory bowel diseases:
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Dermatological conditions:
- Severe plaque psoriasis
Mechanism of Action
Infliximab specifically binds to TNF-α, blocking its activity and reducing inflammation. This helps alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression.
Types of immunosuppressants include Biologics such as adalimumab (Humira®) and infliximab (Remicade®). Calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus (Envarsus XR® or Protopic) and cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral® or Sandimmune®). Corticosteroids (prednisone)