A monoclonal antibody that blocks the action of a cytokine called tumor necrosis factor alfa. It is being studied in the treatment and prevention of weight loss and loss of appetite in patients with advanced cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=I
(in-flik´sĭ-mab) an antibody against tumor necrosis factor, used in treatment of Crohn disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: in-fliks′i-mab Definitions: 1. A chimeric antitumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α monoclonal antibody containing a murine TNF-α binding region and a human IgG1 backbone; used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=44471
Remicadenoun an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritis Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974