Remicade
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- noun
- /ˈrɛmɪkeɪd/
- Specialized
- Currently on Remicade, 20 mg of Prednisone, and 40 mg Bentyl.
- Remicade, a medication
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I had recently scored my dream job, and my colitis had been in remission for over a year with the help of Remicade.
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Though not specifically intended for treating IBS, Remicade is often prescribed alongside other drugs like Imuran as a management protocol for the condition.
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Remicade, until now, was a wonder drug.
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Thinking about going back to Remicade infusions.
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Remicade has worked wonders for him, but he has eczema as a result.
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I've been in my latest flare for almost 2 months now and just started Remicade treatments yesterday.
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I'm avoiding Remicade and despise prednisone even though it works.
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Sophie has been receiving Remicade infusions every few weeks to manage her Crohn's disease.
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The doctor recommended Remicade for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis due to its effectiveness.
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After starting Remicade treatments, many patients report significant improvement in their symptoms.
Synonyms
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A medicine that treats illnesses when the body's immune system attacks itself
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Remicade is a brand name, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of remedy and aid, a medicine that gives help and can bring 'remission' of symptoms. It is the brand name for a drug used to treat autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.