{"id":2847,"date":"2026-04-16T11:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:10:14","slug":"%d8%a5%d9%86%d9%81%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%b3%d9%8a%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%83%d8%a7%d8%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-yaser.com\/?p=2847&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Infliximab (Remicade)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How does Infliximab work inside the body?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Infliximab is an anti-inflammatory medication. It reduces inflammation and its symptoms and protects joints from further damage. Infliximab is used to treat conditions such as vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (ankylosing spondylitis), and other types of inflammatory diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the method of taking Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Infliximab is administered by intravenous infusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What is the recommended dose of Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The recommended dose is 3-5 mg\/kg, as the dose depends on body weight. Methotrexate should be taken alongside Infliximab to enhance the body&#8217;s response to the medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What steps should be followed while taking Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should contact your doctor immediately if any of the following occur:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Life-threatening symptoms such as: difficulty breathing or chest tightness, fever, itching, severe cough, bluish skin color, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Signs or symptoms of illness, including fever, chills (fever with shaking), severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased or changed sputum color, painful urination, mouth ulcers, non-healing wounds, itching, or anal pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Difficulty breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Any rash that appears on the person.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Contraindications for using Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients who have had a severe allergic reaction to Infliximab previously.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients who may have cancer or have a medical history of certain cancer symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with severe or poorly controlled congestive heart failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with multiple sclerosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patients with serious infections (such as tuberculosis).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What are the possible side effects of this medication?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., sinusitis).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Adverse reactions may occur during or after the intravenous infusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It can cause a decrease in white blood cell counts (which defend the body) or red blood cell counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Serious infections associated with its use; you should consult your doctor if any signs of infection or fever occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A few reports have shown worsening of disorders affecting the nervous system when taking this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What should I avoid while taking Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should consult your doctor about all types of vaccinations, as doctors advise against receiving certain types during treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are scheduled for surgery, please inform your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, as taking this medication may worsen your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Is there a need for regular blood tests while taking Infliximab?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There is no need for regular blood tests while taking this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Does Infliximab pose any risk to pregnancy?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is a relatively new type of medication, so its risk to pregnancy is not yet known. Therefore, pregnancy should be avoided while taking it. If there is a possibility of pregnancy, women should use an appropriate contraceptive method. Breastfeeding should also be avoided while taking this medication.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How does Infliximab work inside the body?<br \/>\nInfliximab is an anti-inflammatory medication. It reduces inflammation and its symptoms and protects joints from further damage. 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