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Infliximab

Definition: Infliximab

Infliximab

Noun

1. 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.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 


Synonym: Infliximab

Synonym: Remicade (n). (additional references)

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Specialty Definition: Infliximab

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Infliximab or Remicade is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that reduces production of TNF-alpha (tumour necrosis factor alpha) which has been shown to be part of the autoimmune component in Crohn's Disease and Rehoumatoid Arthritis. It is made up of part-human part mouse protein, and is administered by infusion (usually on an outpatient basis). Before infliximab is administered a test for tuberculosis must be performed, as potential adverse side effects affecting breathing can be severe in patients with untreated tuberculosis. Potential side effects include skin rash, fever, tiredness and difficulty breathing.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Infliximab."

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Non-Fiction Usage: Infliximab

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Health

Investigators will continue to study patients taking infliximab to determine its long-term safety and efficacy. (references)

Infliximab, the first treatment approved specifically for Crohn's disease, is an anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) substance. (references)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug infliximab (brand name, Remicade) for the treatment of moderate to severe Crohn's disease that does not respond to standard therapies (mesalamine substances, corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents) and for the treatment of open, draining fistulas. (references)

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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Infliximab

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.
 
ExpressionFrequency
per Day

  infliximab

98

  infliximab remicade

9

  infliximab monitoring serum

2
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Anagrams: Infliximab

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-b-f-i-i-i-l-m-n-x"

-3 letters: minilab.

-4 letters: finial, limina.

-5 letters: alibi, animi, biali, binal, blain, blini, final, iambi, infix, liman, limba, limbi, milia, nimbi.

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Alternative Orthography: Infliximab


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

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ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

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INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Quotations: Non-fiction
4. Expressions: Internet 		5. Anagrams
6. Orthography
7. Bibliography


  

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