Certolizumab

Products Certolizumab is commercially available as a solution for injection (Cimzia). It has been approved in many countries since 2007. Structure and properties Certolizumab is the Fab’ fragment of a recombinant humanized antibody. It is conjugated to polyethylene glycol (PEG) and is therefore also known as certolizumab pegol. Effects Certolizumab (ATC L04AB05) has selective immunosuppressive … Certolizumab

Prefilled Syringes

Products Numerous drugs are available in the form of prefilled syringes. These include, for example, low-molecular-weight heparins, epoetins, methotrexate, TNF-alpha inhibitors, and vaccines. Many, but not all, must be stored in the refrigerator. These should not be frozen. Prefilled syringes should be stored in the package to protect them from light. Structure and properties Prefilled … Prefilled Syringes

Immunosuppressants

Products Immunosuppressants are commercially available in numerous dosage forms, for example, as creams, ointments, tablets, capsules, solutions, eye drops, and injectables. Structure and properties Within immunosuppressants, several groups can be identified. These include steroids such as the glucocorticoids, substances of microbiological origin such as ciclosporin and mycophenolate mofetil, derivatives of nucleic acids and their components … Immunosuppressants

Crohn’s Disease Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Crohn’s disease manifests as inflammation that occurs primarily in the lower portion of the small intestine and in the colon. The typical course is chronically recurrent, meaning periods of quiescence are interrupted by episodes of disease. Common symptoms include: Abdominal pain (more likely on the right side) Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea, constipation Flatulence Fever Weight … Crohn’s Disease Causes and Treatment