Biologics are protein-based drugs that are made from live cells. They can either be injected or taken by IV infusion. Biologics target cells (B-cell lymphocytes or T-Cells) and proteins (TNF-alpha, interleukin-6) in the immune system that cause infamation. Common biologics include Enbrel, Humira, Cimzia, Kineret and Rituxan.
Finding an effective medication and sticking with it are very important when you live with a serious disease such as rheumatoid arthritis. RA doesn’t damage only your joints, it can attack your lungs, heart, eyes, and the tissue surrounding your joints. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are commonly used to treat RA…