FDA Approves Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis in Children

The FDA has approved Remicade from Janssen Biotech to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in children over age 6 who responded inadequately to conventional therapy, according to an FDA news release.

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Remicade (infliximab) reduces signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis, inducing and maintaining clinical remission in these patients.

 

Remicade belongs to a class of drugs called tumor necrosis factor blockers, which suppress the immune system by blocking the activity of TNF, a substance that can cause inflammation and lead to autoimmune diseases.


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