Infliximab Benefits & Uses

Infliximab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Other Benefits

Ankylosing spondylitis
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Ulcerative Colitis (Read More - Healing Your Gut: Natural Remedies for Intestinal Inflammation)
Psoriatic arthritis
Crohn's Disease
Celiac Disease

Infliximab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ankylosing spondylitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ulcerative Colitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 6 years old can take

Infliximab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Infliximab is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Pain or discomfort
Sinus inflammation
Infusion Reaction
पेट दर्द
Tiredness

Common

Upper respiratory tract infection
Viral Infection
Hair Loss

Unknown

Weight gain

Infliximab Related Warnings

Is the use of Infliximab safe for pregnant women?

Infliximab has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Infliximab without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Infliximab safe during breastfeeding?

Infliximab may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Infliximab on the Kidneys?

Infliximab may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Infliximab on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Infliximab. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Infliximab only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Infliximab on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Infliximab. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Infliximab with Other Drugs

Infliximab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Azathioprine

Moderate

Tacrolimus

Infliximab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Infliximab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tuberculosis (TB)
Hepatitis B
Liver Disease
Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Infliximab

Is this Infliximab habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Infliximab.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Infliximab since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Infliximab only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Infliximab cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Infliximab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Infliximab

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Infliximab and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Infliximab

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Infliximab with alcohol.

Unknown