Remicade

Precautions to keep in mind

Infliximab may cause chest pain, fever, chills, itching, hives, flushing of face, or troubled breathing within a few hours after you receive it. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if you have any of these symptoms.

Check with your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms of liver problems including skin and eyes turning yellow, dark brown-colored urine, right sided abdominal pain, fever or severe tiredness.

It is important to have a tuberculin skin test to make sure that you do not have an inactive tuberculosis infection, which could worsen while you are on infliximab therapy.

It is important to have your heart closely checked if you take infliximab, and have existing heart disease, which could worsen while you are on infliximab therapy.

Your doctor will check you for active infections before each infliximab treatment. Tell your doctor if you are not feeling well or if you have symptoms of a cold or other type of infection.