Remsima (Infliximab)
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Product Details
Description
Remsima (infliximab) is a medication given intravenously to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and psoriasis.
Fact Table
Formula
C6428H9912N1694O1987S46
License
US FDA, EMA
Bioavailability
N/A (Intravenous administration)
Legal status
Prescription only
Chemical Name
Infliximab
Elimination half-life
7.7-12 days
Dosage (Strength)
100 mg/vial
Pregnancy
Consult a doctor
Brands
Remicade, Inflectra, Remsima, Renflexis
Protein binding
N/A
PubChem CID
16129619
MedlinePlus
a604005
ChEBI
63641
ATC code
L04AB02
DrugBank
DB00065
KEGG
D02596
Routes of administration
Intravenous
Directions
Your healthcare provider will determine an appropriate treatment regimen for you and will administer Remsima intravenous infusion (given via a vein).
If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your healthcare provider.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Remsima is infliximab. Inactive ingredients include sucrose, polysorbate 80, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, and disodium phosphate dihydrate.
Contraindications
Patients with any of the following should not receive Remsima:
- An allergy to any of the ingredients in Remsima
- Tuberculosis or other serious infection, including sepsis, abscesses, and opportunistic infections
- Moderate or severe heart failure
Cautions
- Before you begin treatment with Remsima, talk to your healthcare provider about:
- All the prescription and over-the-counter medications you take
- Your allergies
- Your current health problems and past medical history
- Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
- Infusion reactions and hypersensitivity, including anaphylactic shock, can occur. Treatment should be started right away in cases of these events.
- Infections can occur, including invasive fungal infections, hepatitis B reactivation, and active tuberculosis. Patients should be evaluated for infections prior to starting Remsima therapy. Remsima may need to be stopped if a patient develops a new infection.
- Liver inflammation can occur.
- Patients receiving Remsima should avoid getting live vaccinations.
- Worsening or new central nervous system demyelinating disorders can occur.
- Cancers such as lymphoma can occur.
- Caution should be used in patients with heart failure.
- Abnormal blood cell counts can occur.
Side Effects
Infections, abnormal blood cell counts, allergic reactions, depression, trouble sleeping, headache, dizziness, rapid heart rate, blood pressure problems, stomach pain, nausea, liver problems, joint pain, muscle pain, and back pain are common Remsima side effects. However, other side effects may also occur. Immediately inform your healthcare provider of side effects that bother you or won’t go away.
Ask your healthcare provider about Remsima injection.
Reference:
Remsima. European Medicines Agency; 2018.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 14443
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