Uses of Cimzia
Your doctor may prescribe cimzia to treat certain conditions, such as:
- Plaque psoriasis
- Crohn’s disease (CD)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
- Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
- Non-radiographic axial spondylarthritis.
Cimzia treats these conditions by inactivating the activities of tumour necrosis factor (TNF), which reduces Inflammation and prevents immune-related diseases.
Conclusion
Cimzia has a boxed warning for cancer and skin infections. Therefore, you must contact your healthcare provider before using this drug. Like other medications, its side effects can be mild or severe. It would help to visit the hospital immediately if you notice any severe side effects.
References
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html
[2] https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1108072-overview
[3] https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/joint-pain
[4] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4022-upper-respiratory-infection
[5] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hair-loss/
[6] https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/tb.htm