Crohn's Disease: Biologic Infusion Options Beyond Standard Treatment
When Crohn's flares keep coming back despite standard medication, biologic infusions that calm the underlying inflammation can change the course of the disease.
What is Crohn's disease?
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the digestive tract, though it most often involves the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the colon. The inflammation goes deep into the layers of the bowel wall, which is part of why Crohn's can cause complications like strictures and fistulas if it isn't well controlled.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, fatigue, unintended weight loss, and, during flares, fever.
How infusion therapy helps
For moderate to severe Crohn's, or Crohn's that hasn't responded well to standard medications, biologic infusion therapies like infliximab (Remicade) and its biosimilars, vedolizumab (Entyvio), or certolizumab (Cimzia) target specific parts of the inflammatory process directly, rather than broadly suppressing the immune system.
These medications are given on a maintenance schedule, often every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the drug, and many patients see not just symptom relief but actual healing of the intestinal lining over time.
Living with Crohn's disease?
Our physician-led team coordinates biologic infusion therapy with your gastroenterologist.
Call (551) 336-5580This article is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment decisions should always be made with your physician based on your individual diagnosis and health history.