Which agent is administered intravenously?

Which agent is administered intravenously?

• A. Remicade
• B. Humira
• C. Simponi
• D. Cimzia

Answer: (A)

Infliximab (Remicade) is given by intravenous infusion. This IV administration allows the drug to be delivered directly through a vein in a controlled clinical setting, with monitoring for potential infusion reactions during the infusion. The other agents listed—the anti-TNF drugs adalimumab (Humira), golimumab (Simponi), and certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)—are prepared for subcutaneous injection, typically given outside of IV infusions. (Note: there is an IV form of golimumab called Simponi Aria, but the standard product used in dermatology is given subcutaneously.)

Infliximab (Remicade) is given by intravenous infusion. This IV administration allows the drug to be delivered directly through a vein in a controlled clinical setting, with monitoring for potential infusion reactions during the infusion. The other agents listed—the anti-TNF drugs adalimumab (Humira), golimumab (Simponi), and certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)—are prepared for subcutaneous injection, typically given outside of IV infusions. (Note: there is an IV form of golimumab called Simponi Aria, but the standard product used in dermatology is given subcutaneously.)