Remicade is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
This drug has in its composition Infliximab, a type of protein found in humans and mice, that acts in the body inhibiting the action of a protein called tumor necrosis alpha factor that intervenes in the inflammatory processes of the body.
The price of Remicade ranges from 4000 to 5000 reais and can be purchased from pharmacies or online stores.
Remicade is an injectable medicine that should be administered into a vein by a qualified doctor, nurse or health care professional.
Recommended doses should be indicated by your doctor and administered every 6 to 8 weeks.
Some of the side effects of Remicade may include allergic reactions to the drug with redness, itching and swelling of the skin, stomach pain, general discomfort, viral infections such as influenza or herpes, respiratory infections such as sinusitis, headaches and pain.
In addition, this remedy can also decrease the body’s ability to fight infections, leaving the body more vulnerable or worsening existing infections.
Remicade is indicated for children under 6 years of age, patients with tuberculosis or a serious infection such as pneumonia or sepsis and for patients allergic to mouse proteins, infliximab or any of the ingredients of the formula.
Also, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have tuberculosis, hepatitis B virus, heart problems, cancer, lung or nervous system disease, or if you are a smoker, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.