Remicade monotherapy approved for psoriatic arthritis

on the 2 October 2006

The monoclonal antibody, Remicade (infliximab) has been approved for use as monotherapy in the treatment of active and progressive psoriatic arthritis that has responded inadequately to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs in patients where methotrexate is contraindicated or not tolerated.

Previously, Remicade was licensed only for use in combination with methotrexate to treat the condition.
The recommended dosage is 5mg/kg by intravenous infusion over a two-hour period, repeated two and six weeks after the first infusion and then every six to eight weeks.

Further information: Schering-Plough Ltd, Schering-Plough House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1TW. Tel: (01707) 363636.
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