In recent years,  a new class of medication- "Biologic Agents"-  has emerged for the treatment of autoimmune inflammatory diseases of the joints, muscle, blood vessels, spine, skin and intestines.

The term "biologics" can be used to refer to a wide range of biological products in medicine. However, in most cases, the term "biologics" is used more restrictively for a class of medications (either approved or in development) that are produced by means of biological processes involving recombinant DNA technology.

These biologic medications have proven to be effective treatments in slowing or even stopping diseases. In Rheumatoid Arthritis, for example, many of these medications can markedly reduce pain and swelling and reduce damage usually expected with this a kind of arthritis.

These medications are generally safe and tolerated well.  Our clinic's professionals provide infusion services to administer these medications in a comfortable environment. 

Current biologic medications now approved for use in the rheumatic disease include:

• Remicade
• Enbrel
• Humira
• Rituxin*
• Abatacept*

*Rituxin and Abatacept are not yet approved, but may be available as part of a research study.

The diseases that we can treat with these advanced therapies include:

• Joints: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis Medical Clinic
• Spine: Anklyosing Spondylitis, Undifferentiated Spondyloarthopathies
• Skin: Psoriasis
• Bowel/GI tract: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

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