This activity discusses the mechanism of action and clinical applications of infliximab, a monoclonal antibody targeting tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). This FDA-approved therapy addresses inflammatory conditions, including Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and severe plaque psoriasis. The program details infliximab’s pharmacokinetics, dosing considerations, contraindications, and monitoring protocols, offering healthcare professionals a comprehensive understanding essential for personalized patient care. Highlighting the significance of an interprofessional approach, this initiative emphasizes the collaborative effort necessary to navigate infliximab therapy effectively. This educational endeavor aims to optimize treatment strategies, mitigate adverse events, and enhance clinical outcomes across diverse patient populations by empowering healthcare professionals with evidence-based insights.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23511
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Reconstruction, Chemical Pathology, Foot and Ankle, Forensic Pathology, Gastroenterology, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology, Shoulder and Elbow, Surgery of the Hand, Surgery of the Spine