Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Cimzia
Descriptions
Certolizumab injection is used to reduce the signs and symptoms of Crohn disease in adult patients who have received other medicines or treatments that did not work well. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients who may benefit from receiving phototherapy (ultraviolet light treatment) or other treatments. Certolizumab works on the immune system to decrease inflammation.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Solution
- Powder for Solution
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2019
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