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A member asked:
I missed a dose of remicade, (infliximab) scared that i'll have a reaction at next infusion. my infusions are scheduled for every 8 weeks, now its been 15 weeks.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Reaction unlikely: A reaction is unlikely but you can always get a dose of IV Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by the infusion nurse prior to the infusion.
Answered 6/24/2014
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