• Infimab Injection is used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), skin (psoriasis), and bowel (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease)
• It reduces inflammation in these conditions by blocking TNF alpha
• Infimab Injection is given as an infusion (slow drip) into a vein under the supervision of a doctor
• You will be monitored while you are given this medicine
• The dose and how often you need it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms
• Make sure that you turn up for all your injections as per the schedule advised by your doctor
• Taking this medicine regularly will greatly help to relieve your symptoms.
• The most common side effects seen with this medicine include headache, sinus inflammation, upper respiratory tract infection, abdominal pain, and pharyngitis (pain or irritation in the throat)
• Some people may experience fever, chills, sweating, etc
• due to an infusion reaction while this medicine is administered
• Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or bother you
• You may get infections more easily when you are being treated with this medicine
• Tell your doctor right away if you develop any symptoms of an infection like fever, cough, rash, loose stools, or flu-like symptoms.
• Before the start of treatment, let your doctor know if you have heart failure or tuberculosis or another serious infection like pneumonia or if you the hepatitis B virus
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before using this medicine
• Some other medicines may react with this medicine so talk to your doctor about other medications you are taking as well
• During treatment, your doctor will advise some tests to monitor your blood cell counts and track your progress.

Uses of Infimab Injection

• Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Psoriasis Ankylosing spondylitis Rheumatoid arthritis

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Infimab Injection, please consult your doctor.

Frequestly asked Questions

Is Infimab Injection an immunosuppressant?

Yes, Infimab Injection is a type of immunosuppressant drug. It suppresses inflammation (pain and swelling) caused by your immune system in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It works by recognizing and binding to certain special proteins in the body known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF alpha) which is responsible for causing inflammation. Blocking the TNF alpha helps suppress inflammation, pain and swelling.

Is Infimab Injection dangerous?

Infimab Injection acts on the immune system and may reduce your ability to fight infections. This may increase the risk of getting serious infections that may spread throughout the body. These infections may be life threatening and may need to be treated in a hospital. Therefore your doctor will monitor you for any infection before starting and during your treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop a fever or any other sign of infection while taking Infimab Injection. Furthermore, there are some reports which suggest that Infimab Injection may increase the risk of some types of cancer. However, remember that your doctor has prescribed this medicine to you because he has judged the benefits to you to be greater than any potential risks. Consult with your doctor if you have any further concerns.

How do I take Infimab Injection?

You will have to visit the hospital to get this medicine whenever you have a dose scheduled. Infimab Injection is an intravenous infusion that is given via a drip into a vein in your arm over a two hour period under the supervision of a healthcare professional. After your first treatment, you will be given a second infusion after 2 weeks and third infusion 4 weeks later. After that, usually another infusion is given in every 8 weeks. Please consult your doctor to know the schedule that suits your condition best.

Can Infimab Injection cause liver damage?

Yes, in rare cases the liver may be affected. Contact your doctor in case you experience fever, dark brown-colored urine, extreme tiredness (severe fatigue) and pain on the right side of your stomach area (right-sided abdominal pain). You must also inform your doctor if you develop jaundice (skin and eyes turn yellow).

Does Infimab Injection affect the heart?

Yes, Infimab Injection may cause heart problems though not in everyone. It may cause heart attack (which can even lead to death), decreased blood flow to the heart or abnormal rhythm of the heart. This generally occurs within 24 hours of beginning of infusion. Symptoms may include chest discomfort or pain, arm pain, stomach pain, shortness of breath or anxiety. Other symptoms may include lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, fluttering or pounding in your chest, a fast or a slow heartbeat, and swelling of your feet. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.

How soon can I experience relief in symptoms after taking Infimab Injection?

This varies from person to person depending on the condition. However, in most cases, while improvement in symptoms appears within 2 weeks of starting Infimab Injection, the maximum benefits may be noticed after 4 weeks.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Infimab Injection?

Though alcohol does not interfere with the working of Infimab Injection, it is best to avoid alcohol. Discuss with your doctor if you are not sure.

Common and Known Side effects of Infimab Injection

• Headache
• Sinus inflammation
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Infusion reaction
• Abdominal pain
• Sore throat