Benlysta
Benlysta (belimumab) is a biologic therapy used in addition to other lupus medications for the treatment of lupus and lupus nephritis. In many people with lupus, certain white blood cells called autoreactive B cells (cells that react against the body) stay in the body longer than they should. One of the important proteins for the […]
Avsola
Avsola (infliximab-axxq) is a biosimilar of Remicade. Avsola is indicated for the treatment of Crohn’s Disease, pediatric Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Plaque Psoriasis. Avsola is administered as an intravenous infusion. A biosimilar is a medicine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as being highly similar to […]
Apretude
Apretude for HIV Preventioni In Modesto, CA Appretude is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor indicated in at-risk persons for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis “PrEP” to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection. Individuals must have a negative HIV-1 test prior to initiating APRETUDE. Resources Contact Us Apretude Dosage & Administration After 2 initial injections given […]
Adakveo
ADAKVEO ® (crizanlizumab-tmca) is indicated to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) in adults and pediatric patients, aged 16 years and older, with sickle cell disease. Resources Contact Us Administration Information ADAKVEO is administered by IV infusion over a period of 30 minutes at Weeks 0 and 2, then every 4 weeks. Induction […]
Actemra
Actemra Treatment In Modesto, CA Actemra is a prescription medicine called an interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist. Actemra is used:To treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after at least one other medicine called a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) has been used and did not work well.To treat adults with giant cell […]
Urticaria
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by the formation of red or skin-colored welts, often accompanied by itching, swelling, and sometimes a burning or stinging sensation. These symptoms can develop rapidly and may last a few hours to several days. Moreover, the condition’s root causes vary and are often linked to […]
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by the rapid turnover of skin cells that cause the appearance of dry, red patches on the skin. This condition can cause discomfort, itching, and sometimes pain. Psoriasis occurs on various body parts, including the scalp, elbows, and lower back, but it may also appear on the face, […]
Polyarteritis
Polyarteritis Nodosa is a rare but serious autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation of the small and medium-sized arteries, leading to damage in various organs. This condition can affect multiple systems in the body, including the kidneys, heart, liver, and gastrointestinal tract, by causing the arteries to weaken, swell, or become blocked. This, in turn, reduces […]
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness and fatigue of the muscles under voluntary control. This condition occurs when the communication between nerves and muscles is disrupted, specifically at the neuromuscular junction. The body’s immune system mistakenly generates antibodies that block or destroy many muscle receptor sites for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter […]
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition that primarily targets the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord. The disease develops when the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, which leads to problems transmitting information from the brain to the rest of the body. Although the […]
