Remicade 100mg Powder For Injection 1s

Rheumatoid arthritis | Ankylosing spondylitis | Psoriasis | Ulcerative colitis | Crohn?s disease

In Rheumatoid arthritis Remicade Injection reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. The medicine is given as an injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. In Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Remicade Injection helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life. In Psoriasis Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. They can grow anywhere, but most appear on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. Remicade Injection reduces the scaly, itchy patches which may develop on the different parts of the body. It may take several months to become fully effective. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. In Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking on treatment with this medicine to make sure you stay hydrated. In Crohn?s disease Crohn?s disease is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the intestines. The most common symptoms are diarrhea and pain in your abdomen. Remicade Injection helps reduce the inflammation, relieve the symptoms, and prevent them from coming back.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Sinus inflammation, Upper respiratory tract infection, Infusion reaction, Abdominal pain, Sore throat']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Remicade Injection is a monoclonal antibody that blocks a protein in immune system called TNF (tumor necrosis factor) that causes inflammation (pain and swelling) in joints.

Alcohol

SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Remicade Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Remicade Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION - Remicade Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Remicade Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Remicade Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Remicade Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Remicade Injection, please consult your doctor.

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