Cimzia
Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) is a monoclonal antibody that helps the body’s immune system by targeting and destroying certain cells helping to protect healthy cells from damage. Specifically it is a tumor necrosis factor blocker (TNF) for treatment of Crohn’s Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Non-radiographic Axial Spondylarthritis.
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MANUFACTURER: UCB Group |
CLASS: Biologics (tumor necrosis factor blocker) |
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HOW ADMINISTERED: Subcutaneous injection |
FREQUENCY: Initial dose then two weeks later then 4 weeks and every 4 weeks after |
Length of infusion: About 15 minutes |
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