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Remicade
(infliximab)
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* Prior to treatment, ensure appropriate personnel and medication are available to treat reactions (e.g., hypersensitivity) that occur during infusion and shortly after infusion
* Infliximab is administered by intravenous infusion for at least 2 hours with an in-line filter
*
Crohn's Disease
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Some adult patients who initially respond to treatment may benefit from increasing the dose to 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks if they later lose their response.
*
Pediatric Crohn's Disease (≥ 6 years old)
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
*
Ulcerative Colitis
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
*
Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis (≥ 6 years old)
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
*
Rheumatoid Arthritis
: In conjunction with methotrexate, 3 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks. Some patients may benefit from increasing the dose up to 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks or treating as often as every 4 weeks.
*
Ankylosing Spondylitis
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 6 weeks.
*
Psoriatic Arthritis
and
Plaque Psoriasis
: 5 mg/kg at 0, 2 and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks.
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Remicade FAQs
How is the dosage of Remicade?
Remicade is available in 1 dosages, including 100 mg Injection
What does Remicade treat?
Remicade treats Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Colitis, Ulcerative, Crohn Disease, Spondylitis, Ankylosing and Arthritis, Psoriatic
What is Remicade made of?
Remicade contains infliximab which is a Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocker
How Is Remicade Administered?
Remicade is administered as a Injectable
What Are The Remicade Mechanism Of Action?
Remicade mechanism of action is Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Blocking Activity
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