Inflectra medicine 100mg: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Inflectra 100mg is indicated in the treatment of certain inflammatory diseases of the joints, intestinal tract and dermatology. Treatment with Inflectra 100 Mg must be initiated and supervised by qualified and experienced physicians.

1. What does Inflectra do?

Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb) is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis), certain intestinal diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). and certain serious skin diseases (chronic plaque psoriasis). In these conditions, the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy tissue. Inflectra 100 Mg works by blocking the activities of tumor necrosis factor alpha in the body. This helps reduce swelling (inflammation) and weakens your immune system, thereby slowing or stopping the effects of the disease.

2. How to use Inflectra 100 Mg

Inflectra 100mg is given by injection into a vein over at least 2 hours as directed by your doctor. The dose of the drug depends on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. After the first dose, this medication is usually given again at 2 weeks and 6 weeks, then every 8 weeks (or every 6 weeks for ankylosing spondylitis), as directed by your doctor.
Symptoms of an infusion reaction that may occur during treatment with Inflectra 100mg include: Pain, swelling at the injection site, shortness of breath, flushing, chills, fever, headache, and rash. If you have any of these symptoms, your healthcare professional may need to adjust or stop your fluids and start treating your symptoms.
To avoid forgetting your medication, mark the days on the calendar when you need to get it.

3. Inflectra 100 Mg . side effects

Some side effects of Inflectra 100mg such as headache, stomach upset or nausea
Tell your doctor right away if any of these serious side effects occur. include: joint pain, muscle pain, easy bruising, bleeding, convulsions, confusion, muscle weakness, numbness, tingling in arms and legs, butterfly face rash, pain/redness/swelling of hands or feet, new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swollen ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual or sudden weight gain).
Tell your doctor immediately if there are signs of infection while using Inflectra 100mg such as cough, sore throat that does not go away, fever, chills, night sweats, trouble breathing, frequent urination, Abnormal vaginal discharge, white patches in the mouth (oral thrush).
Inflectra 100mg can rarely cause serious (even fatal) liver disease. However, you still need to get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of liver damage, such as: extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting that won't stop, loss of appetite, stomach pain, abdominal pain, yellow eyes, yellow skin, dark urine.
Inflectra 100mg can cause serious heart problems (such as a heart attack) during the infusion and up to 24 hours after the infusion starts. Call for medical help right away if you notice any signs of heart problems such as chest, jaw, left arm pain, trouble breathing, unusual sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, change vision changes or a fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat.

4. Be careful when using Inflectra 100mg

Before using Inflectra 100mg, tell your doctor if you are allergic to this medicine or other infliximab products. Before using Inflectra 100mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: Tuberculosis (previous infection or positive skin test), infection (such as herpes, valley fever) ), heart disease (such as heart failure), blood disorders, bone marrow (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), neurological disorders (numbness, tingling, seizures, multiple sclerosis), cancer (such as breast cancer, skin cancer, lymphoma), a certain lung disorder (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD), liver disease (such as hepatitis B), light treatment for psoriasis (phototherapy) Whether). Inflectra 100mg may make you more susceptible to infections or could worsen any existing infections. So if you are taking medication, avoid contact with people who have an infection that can spread to others (chicken pox, measles, flu). Do not take any vaccinations without your doctor's consent. You also need to avoid contact with people who have recently received a live vaccine (such as the flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Older patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of Inflectra 100mg, especially the risk of infection. Inflectra 100mg may decrease your body's ability to fight infections. This effect can lead to very serious (possibly fatal) infections (such as fungal infections, bacterial infections including tuberculosis). You should have your skin checked for tuberculosis (TB) before and during treatment with this medicine. The immune system also helps prevent and control cancer. There is a very small risk (especially in children, adolescents, young adults) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer) due to medication or health conditions. A rare, mostly fatal cancer (liver T-cell lymphoma) that has occurred in people taking Inflectra 100mg with certain other medicines (azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine) to treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Have a thorough discussion with your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as lumps, unusual lumps, swollen glands, swelling or pain in the abdomen, unexplained weight loss, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, fever that does not go down or night sweats If you are pregnant, take Inflectra 100mg only when clearly needed. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of taking the medication. Mothers who have used this medicine during pregnancy should ask their doctor about immunizing their infants. Inflectra 100mg is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Please consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

5. Drug interactions

Some products that may interact with Inflectra 100mg are: Other drugs that weaken the immune system or increase the risk of infection (such as abatacept, anakinra), drugs that treat bacteria, viruses that have been prescribed attenuated (such as live vaccines, BCG for bladder cancer).

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Reference source: webmd.com