A New ‘Remicade-Like’ Treatment For Crohn’s?
ABC 7 News recently reported on a new treatment for Crohn’s Disease, a drug called, CNI-1493. This drug also blocks the TNF agents (like Remicade), but doctors are claiming that it is safer.
Of course, it’s still in “testing,” but initial results are looking promising!
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Quote From ABCLocal.go.com
Dr. Alan Buchman: “The idea is we can block this inflammatory cascade and stop the inflammation from occurring.”
The drug has other advantages.
Dr. Alan Buchman: “It’s also small molecule, which means it is not a full protein and it’s unlikely that the body will develop a reaction against it.”
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One of the biggest problems with Crohn’s Disease is that your body can begin developing antibodies to it and create a reaction.
–> I would know, I JUST had a reaction to it a few days ago while getting it and they had to infuse 165mg of Prednisone in me to make it stop (that’s ALOT).
So, apparently, they may soon have a drug that has the same positive impact as Remicade but without the potential reactions!
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