Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cimzia Injection
Cimzia Injection
| Generic name | certolizumab pegol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker (biologic, disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) |
| Forms | Injection |
Cimzia is a prescription medicine made from a piece of a human antibody that attaches to polyethylene glycol (PEG). It blocks a substance in the body called tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), which plays a central role in causing inflammation. It is given as an injection under the skin.
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