Remicade 100mg Injection

Introduction to Remicade 100mg Injection

Remicade 100mg Injection is an antirheumatic medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as TNF (tumour necrosis factor) alfa inhibitors containing the active ingredient Infliximab. This medication is used to treat various inflammatory conditions, primarily autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis.

If you are allergic to Remicade 100mg Injection or any other ingredients, you should not use this medication. Individuals who are allergic (hypersensitive) to proteins that come from mice should not receive this drug. If you have active tuberculosis (TB) or another severe infection like pneumonia or sepsis, this drug should not be used, as it may weaken the immune system and exacerbate these infections.

Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Remicade 100mg Injection. It will be given only if needed. If you received this medicine while you are pregnant, inform your baby’s physician before your baby is given any vaccine. Before you start breastfeeding, your last treatment must be at least six months ago. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Therapeutic Effects of Remicade 100mg Injection

Remicade 100mg Injection works by binding to and neutralizing TNF-alpha, a protein that plays a key role in inflammation. By inhibiting TNF-alpha, this drug helps reduce inflammation and control the symptoms of autoimmune diseases.

Interaction of Remicade 100mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Remicade 100mg Injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Remicade 100mg Injection

Store Remicade 100mg Injection in a refrigerator at (2°C to 8°C).
Do not freeze.

How to consume Remicade 100mg Injection

Remicade 100mg Injection can be administered only as an intravenous injection into a vein by your physician in a hospital setting. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition.

Safety Advices for Remicade 100mg Injection

Pregnancy

Breast Feeding

Before you start breastfeeding, your last Remicade 100mg Injection treatment must be at least six months ago. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Lungs

Inform your doctor if you have had any liver disorders, especially hepatitis B virus infection, as Remicade 100mg Injection may reactivate the virus. Your doctor will monitor your liver condition before starting the treatment.

Liver

It is unknown whether Remicade 100mg Injection can be used in patients with lung diseases. Consult your doctor for more advice.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Remicade 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.

Driving

Remicade 100mg Injection does not alters your driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.

Side Effects of Remicade 100mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Serious infections (TB, blood infections, fungal infections)
Low blood counts
Possible signs of cancer (weight loss, fever, changes in moles or skin coloring, unusual vaginal bleeding)

Common

Upper respiratory infections
Injection site reactions
Headache, dizziness
Stomach pain, pain in joints, muscles or back
Difficulty breathing, chest pain
Diarrhea, constipation
Indigestion, heartburn
Bruising, flushing, nosebleed
Feeling tired
Depression, difficulty sleeping
Eye problems
Fast heart beat
Hair loss
Tingling sensation or numbness

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