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Remsima

(infliximab)

Remsima (Infliximab) belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers. It is used to treat: active ankylosing spondylitis in adults who have not responded to other therapies or who have experienced unacceptable side effects with other therapies active Psoriatic Arthritis in adults moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults (after phototherapy has been shown ineffective or inappropriate) moderate-to-severe Rheumatoid Arthritis in adults when used in combination with Methotrexate fistulating Crohn's Disease in adults who have not responded to other therapies moderate-to-severe active Crohn's disease in adults s who have not responded to other therapies moderate-to-severe active Ulcerative Colitis in adults who have not responded to other therapies If you have one of these conditions, your body overproduces a protein called tumour necrosis factor (TNF), which causes pain, inflammation, and damage.

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Dosage

Injectable Powder

100MG

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Remsima information

Dosage
Side Effects
Available Form
Contraindications
Precautions
Warnings

The recommended dose of Remsima (Infliximab) depends on the condition being treated and varies according to body weight.

It is injected intravenously (into a vein) by a health care professional, usually in a clinical setting such as a hospital clinic, over several hours. This process is called an intravenous infusion. You should keep all your appointments and follow-ups as recommended by your doctor.

The appropriate dose for the following conditions is usually given 2 and 6 weeks after the first dose, then every 8 weeks thereafter:

  • Crohn's disease
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • ulcerative colitis
  • psoriatic arthritis
  • plaque psoriasis

For ankylosing spondylitis, the appropriate dose is usually given 2 and 6 weeks after the first dose, then every 6 to 8 weeks thereafter.

It is important to receive Remsima (Infliximab) exactly as recommended by your doctor. If you miss an appointment to receive Remsima (Infliximab), contact your doctor as soon as possible to reschedule your appointment.

Many things can affect the dose and schedule of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. Your doctor may choose a schedule different from the one above.

Remsima (Infliximab) must be refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C (do not freeze it) and kept out of the reach of children. Remsima (Infliximab) does not contain preservatives and must be mixed with sterile water for injection before IV infusion. Once the powder has been mixed, it should be used within 3 hours.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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