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Infliximab

Infliximab

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Infliximab is an immune system affecting agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Remicade

Side Effects

Common

Joint pains
Headache
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Nausea
Itchy rash
Fever
Fatigue
Back pain
Chills
Chest pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Aching muscles
Painful swollen joints
Itchy skin
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

Reiter's syndrome
4
5 reviews
Myositis
3.2
6 reviews
Polymyositis
2
5 reviews
Kawasaki disease
1
5 reviews

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What is remicade(infliximab) for?

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Is remicade (infliximab) safe overall?

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I have been getting remicade (infliximab) 4 2 years. Ive gained 60 lbs. have been 125, since the age of 18.Ever since the remicade (infliximab). If I stop, will I loose the lbs?

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What is remicade (infliximab) infusions? What's in it?

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Has anybody successfully breastfed whilst using infliximab?

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What should i know and expect before my first remicade (infliximab) infusion?

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I am terrified about starting remicade (infliximab) because of the side effects, has anyone had good outcome?

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How come I get so tired and week after my remicade (infliximab) infusion? i also feel kinda sick. what is my body doing to cause this?

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I missed a dose of remicade, (infliximab) scared that I'll have a reaction at next infusion. My infusions are scheduled for every 8 weeks, now its been 15 weeks.

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Is there any risk of cancer with remicade (infliximab)?

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Remicade (infliximab) infusion make you lose your hair?

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Getting remicade (infliximab) infusions; what were your side effects?

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can infliximab induce vitiligo? if not is there another drug that can?

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I'm starting remicade (infliximab) infusions for psoriasis, how will I feel after it?

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On the 7th morning of my tonsillectomy recovery im getting my remicade (infliximab) treatment, will the recovery get harder?

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After my last remicade (infliximab) treatment for my colitis, I saw a little blood then brown in my urine. After a few hours, it was gone. What happened?

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Severe Colitis, 6Mp Helped,No Longe Effective,Dr UrginG Remicade (infliximab).Now Trying Aloe,Which Seems To Have Helped many.Are WE Running Any Risk By wWaiting?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I am suffering from colitis and psoriasis.What treatment should I follow.What about Remicade (infliximab).Is there any permanent cure to this.my son will also have?

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How can infliximab affect a baby during pregnancy?

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Has anyone tried remicade (infliximab) for ibd or ulcertive colitis?

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What if my patient has allergy to infliximab do i have other options?

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How does Remicade (infliximab) work to inhibit TNF or slow production?

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