Crohn's Disease in the Clinical Setting

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Many factors lead to the manifestation of Crohn's disease (CD) in individual patients. While the exact cause of CD is still unknown, much is understood about the pathophysiology of the disease. Today, environmental factors and genetic susceptibility are believed to contribute to the development of CD. Learn more about CD:

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Indication
CIMZIA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease and maintaining clinical response in adult patients with moderately to severely active disease who have had an inadequate response to conventional therapy.

Important Safety Information
Serious and sometimes fatal side effects have been reported with CIMZIA, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis), and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens (such as Legionella or Listeria). Patients should be closely monitored for the signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with CIMZIA. Lymphoma and other malignancies also have been reported in children and adolescents. CIMZIA is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.

*The CIMZIA Co-Pay Savings Card Program is valid for out-of-pocket expenses for CIMZIA for up to 17 uses. The CIMZIA Co-Pay Savings Card Program is not valid for prescriptions that are reimbursed, in whole or part, under Medicare (including Medicare Part D), Medicaid, similar federal or state funded programs (including any state prescription drug assistance programs and the Government Health Insurance Plan available in Puerto Rico), private insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or where otherwise prohibited by law. Product dispensed pursuant to program rules and federal and state laws. Claims should not be submitted to any public payor (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, Tricare, VA and DoD) for reimbursement. The parties reserve the right to amend or end this program at any time without notice.

Crohn's Disease in the Clinical Setting

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