Certolizumab and Minocycline Subgingival

• Generic Name: certolizumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cimzia, Cimzia Starter

Certolizumab is used to treat the symptoms of Crohn's disease after other treatments have failed.

Certolizumab is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis.

Certolizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: minocycline topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arestin

Minocycline is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Minocycline works by keeping the number of bacteria from growing. Lowering the amount of bacteria helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in your mouth, and the amount of bleeding around the teeth. Minocycline is placed in deep gum pockets next to your teeth in order to reduce the depth of the pockets.

Minocycline will be applied by your dentist or other oral health care professional.