Cimzia is a monoclonal antibody (that's what the mab stands for in the full name) and there are a few treatments available that use this particular method of action for the treatment of RA and some cancers. In the case of RA, they are basically lab produced antibodies specifically targeted to work on the molecules that cause the inflammation at the joints.
Assuming it is applicable to your particular condition you should definitely speak to your doctor about moving to one of these therapies. The clinical data and the feedback from physicians is all positive regarding these drugs and there are a couple of different options available so if one doesn't work so well another can be tried.
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