Drug Overview
Simponi (golimumab; Johnson & Johnson/Merck & Co/Mitsubishi Tanabe) is a second-generation TNF inhibitor following Johnson & Johnson's Remicade (infliximab).
It is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the TNF-alpha receptor and is indicated for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and axial spondyloarthritis.
In the US, both the subcutaneous and intravenous formulations of Simponi are licensed for use in RA, PsA, and ankylosing spondylitis. Simponi IV is marketed under the brand name Simponi Aria.
Simponi (golimumab; Johnson & Johnson/Merck & Co/Mitsubishi Tanabe) is a second-generation TNF inhibitor following Johnson & Johnson's Remicade (infliximab).
It is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the TNF-alpha receptor and is indicated for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and axial spondyloarthritis.
In the US, both the subcutaneous and intravenous formulations of Simponi are licensed for use in RA, PsA, and ankylosing spondylitis. Simponi IV is marketed under the brand name Simponi Aria.
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