RemicadE

 

Product: REMICADE

Manufacturer: JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS

Generic: Infliximab Injection

Type: Injection

Strength: Remicade 100 mg Injection

Packing: 10ml injection

Description: It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis etc. This injection is an monoclonal antibody that blocks a protein in immune system call tumor necrosis factor that cause pain and swelling in joints.

Indication: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Chronic plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis

Use of Remicade Injection : Remicade 100mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a protein in immune system called tumor necrosis factor that causes inflammation pain and swelling in joints. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthristis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative Colitis, crohn’s disease.

Side Effects of the Remicade Injection

Major & minor side effects for Remicade Injection

• Decrease in blood cell count
• Headache
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Heart Rhythm disorders
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Skin Reactions
• Injection site reactions
• Sinus inflammation
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Infusion reaction
• Viral infection

When not to use?

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to infliximab, any murine proteins, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after assessing the condition and evaluating the risks and benefits associated with the use of this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is only suggested for use in breastfeeding women only when it is life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking it. The doctor’s advice might be discontinue the drug or discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Driving or Operating Machinery

It is not known whether Remicade Injection may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. For further details seek advice from your doctor.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Remicade 100 mg Powder for Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function since it may worsen the condition. Regular monitoring of the liver function tests is recommended while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.