Remicade Injection

Remicade Injection

Discover how Remicade Injection, formulated by Janssen Pharmaceuticals with Infliximab (100mg), can assist with Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease,Psoriasis,Ankylosing spondylitis,Rheumatoid arthritis. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

Information about Remicade Injection (Brand: Janssen Pharmaceuticals) - Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease,Psoriasis,Ankylosing spondylitis,Rheumatoid arthritis

  • MRP: ₹
  • Packing: 1.0 Powder for Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Infliximab (100mg)
  • Brand: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
  • Uses: Ulcerative colitis,Crohn’s disease,Psoriasis,Ankylosing spondylitis,Rheumatoid arthritis

Description

  • Remicade 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
  • Remicade 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.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Remicade Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Remicade Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Remicade Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding: CAUTION: Remicade Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Remicade Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Remicade Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action: Biologic DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatoid Drugs)
Therapeutic class: PAIN ANALGESICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)

Uses

Uses of Remicade Injection

  • Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Psoriasis Ankylosing spondylitis Rheumatoid arthritis
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Remicade Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Remicade Injection
  • Headache
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Infusion reaction
  • Abdominal pain
  • Sore throat

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