Biologic drugs are the drugs that are produced from living organisms or which contain components of living organisms. These drugs can be derived from humans, animals, or microorganisms using biotechnology. Some of the examples of biologic drugs include Humira, Botox, Lantus, and Avastin.
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Is biologic Etanercept suitable for my ankylosing spondylitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have ankylosing spondylitis (HLA B27 positive) for the past 12 years and with pulmonary tuberculosis the very next year. And took medicine for nine months, and now I am daily taking Saaz, and I am going to plan for Biologics. The doctor suggested Etanercept 50 mg, but I am afraid of s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to do Mantoux test and interferon gamma level before starting biologics because they can cause reactivation of tuberculosis if there is doubt you should receive the two drug ATT regimen (anti-tubercular treatment) before starting biologics that is recommend... Read Full »
Can I take Xelijanz for rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hi doctor,I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and my doctor advised me to take Xeljanz, as it has no side effects. Is it true? It is very expensive. I want to take a second opinion on the medicine. How safe is it to take? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is a very good option for rheumatoid arthritis. However, every medicine has its side effects. It is recommended to start with the time-tested DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) like Methotrexate and sometimes, even combination of DMARDs. If they fail... Read Full »
Can biological HUMIRA be given after intestinal repair surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, aged 21 years, was diagnosed with PAN 11 years ago. And she was treated with Omnacortil, Azoran, and Cyclophosphamide. After four years of treatment, the disease went into remission, and since then, she has been drug-free. However, three years ago, she complained about severe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. If the abdominal pain is relieved with oral medications, I would prefer to wait until the wound is healed. Sometimes, healing may be delayed by biological medications like Adalimumab (monoclonal antibody). In additi... Read Full »
I have AS since 10 years. Please suggest better medicines.
Query: Hello doctor, I have suffered from AS since 10 years. I manage it by diet, walking, and a few simple exercises. But since three months, I am suffering from right leg pain with neck pain, right eye redness and pain (HLA-B27 positive) and getting some pain relief tablets along with B12 injections, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic problem and lifelong. However, treatment is very important because the fusion of joints may cause problems with the movements of the body. Redness of eye is calledscleritisand can occur in AS. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammator... Read Full »
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