Remicade Uses (Cont.)

Remicade Uses for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a fairly common condition of the skin and joints. It causes problems because the immune system attacks the skin and joints. Symptoms of psoriasis include thick, scaly patches (plaques) on the skin, especially near the elbows and knees.
 
Remicade is approved for treating chronic plaque psoriasis in adults over age 18. The drug can improve the signs and symptoms of psoriasis, but it is not a psoriasis cure.
 

Remicade Uses for Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of joint inflammation in people with psoriasis. Not all people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. Some symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include painfully inflamed joints and changes in the eyes and the fingernails.
 
Remicade is approved to reduce the signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. However, it does more than just improve the symptoms; Remicade actually helps to prevent joint damage and worsening of the disease.
 

Remicade Uses for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means that, for some reason, the immune system mistakes a person's own cells as invaders and attacks them, causing damage. Scientists still do not know the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.
 
There are many symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, including chronic pain, as well as tender, warm, and swollen joints. Remicade is approved to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, along with preventing future joint damage.
 
When used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Remicade is approved only for use in combination with methotrexate (Rheumatrex®), another rheumatoid arthritis medication.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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