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What Is Infliximab Prescribed For?
Question: I have Fibromylgia and just diagnoised with Psoriasis arthritis . The doctor has recommended me to use the drug infliximab.. I have been in pain most of the time since 2000. She did not figure out until lately what the problem was. She has not treated it before but called it undifferinciated auto immune disorder. What is the drug and how will it affect me? I also have hot flashes like you have never seen.
Brief Answer:
infliximab reduces the signs and symptoms of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Infliximab which is biological agent inhibits TNF action.
By blocking the action of TNF-alpha, infliximab reduces the signs and symptoms of inflammation. Infliximab can retard the destruction of joints by psoriatic arthritis.
Be aware of side effects of infliximab like upper respiratory tract infections,
Urinary tract infections, cough, rash, back pain, nausea, vomiting,
Pain, headache,
Hot flushes can be due hormonal imbalance, consult your doctor for hormone replacement therapy if required.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
infliximab reduces the signs and symptoms of inflammation
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Infliximab which is biological agent inhibits TNF action.
By blocking the action of TNF-alpha, infliximab reduces the signs and symptoms of inflammation. Infliximab can retard the destruction of joints by psoriatic arthritis.
Be aware of side effects of infliximab like upper respiratory tract infections,
Urinary tract infections, cough, rash, back pain, nausea, vomiting,
Pain, headache,
Hot flushes can be due hormonal imbalance, consult your doctor for hormone replacement therapy if required.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there any serious health issues taking remicade?
Brief Answer:
Be aware of side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have already mentioned side effects.
You need to take into consideration these side effects,and calculate benefit and risk ratio.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Be aware of side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have already mentioned side effects.
You need to take into consideration these side effects,and calculate benefit and risk ratio.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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