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Infliximab is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha or TNF-α) blocker and a chimeric monoclonal IgG1 antibody composed of human constant (75%) and murine variable (25%) regions. Infliximab is produced by a recombinant cell line cultured by continuous perfusion. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a key proinflammatory cytokine involved in chronic inflammatory diseases. Its hyperactivity and enhanced signalling pathways can be observed in inflammatory diseases where it activates further pro-inflammatory cascades. By binding to both the soluble subunit and the membrane-bound precursor of TNF-α, infliximab disrupts the interaction of TNF-α with its receptors and may also cause lysis of cells that produce TNF-α. Infliximab was first approved by the FDA in 1998 under the market name Remicade as an intravenous injection. It is indicated for the treatment
Ozanimod is a once-daily sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator for the treatment of relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease. It was developed by Celgene (now acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) and was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2020.[L12573,L12582] The US approval was followed by the approval in Canada on October 2, 2020. In November 2021, ozanimod was also approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.[L39377,L39382] MS is a devastating inflammatory disease that often progresses and causes severe neurological, physical, and cognitive effects. Inflammatory bowel disease also a chronic inflammatory condition and can cause persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and vomiting. In clinical trials, Ozanimod has been shown to be well-tolerated and has resulted in a higher decrease in the rate of MS relapses than with intramuscular [interferon beta-1a], a current standard in MS therapy. Studies involving patients with inflammatory bowel disease have also shown promising results.[A189318,A189342]
Infliximab {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Vitamin E
Infliximab {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Etonogestrel
Infliximab {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Interferon beta-1a
Infliximab {u} may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with {v} Measles virus vaccine live attenuated
Infliximab {u} may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with {v} Aldesleukin
Infliximab may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Vitamin E
Infliximab may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Etonogestrel
Infliximab may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Interferon beta-1a
Infliximab may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with Measles virus vaccine live attenuated
Infliximab may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with Aldesleukin