Infliximab Injection

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Infliximab Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 41000
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 41000
184 people have bought this recently

Infliximab Information

Infliximab is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Infliximab depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Infliximab Benefits & Uses

Infliximab is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

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

Moderate



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 685-686

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 884

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Remicade (infliximab)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Renflexis (infliximab-abda)

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