Infliximab (Avsola)

Avsola (infliximab) is a biologic medicine that helps the pain and swelling of arthritis. Avsola belongs to a class of similar medications called Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor agents.

Avsola is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis, and other types of arthritis.

Avsola works by blocking Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), a type of signalling protein (cytokine), that is involved in systemic inflammation.

This medication may be prescribed in combination with other rheumatology medications like methotrexate.

Biosimilar

Avsola is a type of medicine that is called a biosimilar. A biosimilar is a type of biologic medication that has been designed to be identical to an existing biologic medication, but is created using a different process.

Avsola is a biosimilar of Remicade. Both medications are known by the same generic name: infliximab. Biosimilars are often cheaper than the original medication.

Taking Avsola

Avsola is administered by intravenous infusion at specialized clinics.

Some patients start to feel better quickly with Avsola, but in others, it can take a little longer. It’s important for patients starting this medication to give it some time and keep receiving infusions as-prescribed.

Important Tests and Risks

Science

Safety

Video

Watch Dr. Andy Thompson, a Canadian rheumatologist, introduce Avsola in this short video:

Resources

Avsola Quick Reference Guide

DIN

  • 02496933