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Would it be ok going out of state day after having 2nd remicade (infliximab) infusion?

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Yes: It is unlikely you will have a problem 24h after your medication. Most reactions to this mecication occur during the actual infusion. The other main risk is infection. This would not change at home or away. I hope you enjoy your trip

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Remicade (infliximab): You can go out of town in developed countries(US),but would take a thermometer, for temperature.. if you do get ill, diarrhea, pains,fever,cough, during your trip seek attention within 24 hours at an urgent care/ER and always have your doctor's number with you when traveling. Immunosuppressed should best avoid swimming in lakes, oceans (oxymetazoline) (bacteria), dusty/desert areas(mold),sleeping on the ground

Answered 2/12/2019

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Dr. Alan Kelly answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most likely: You can travel as long as your blood counts are normal and you are healthy. I just wouldn't travel with sick companions or visit any areas with known health outbreaks (so don't travel to foreign countries w/out discussing this with your doctor)

Answered 8/1/2014

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Getting remicade (infliximab) infusions; what were your side effects?

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