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Infliximab

Infliximab

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Infliximab is an immune system affecting agent.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Remicade • Revellex

Side Effects

Common

Joint pains
Headache
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Nausea
Itchy rash
Fever
Fatigue
Back pain
Chills
Chest pain
Dizziness
Low blood pressure
Aching muscles
Itchy skin
Chest pain or discomfort

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

Reiter's syndrome
3.2
59 reviews
Polymyositis
3.0
37 reviews
Myositis
3.0
25 reviews
Kawasaki disease
2.7
62 reviews

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What are the symptoms of taking remicade, (infliximab) or a medication like it?

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How well did remicade (infliximab) work for your patients?

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