Remicade is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
This medicine has Infliximab, a type of protein found in humans and mice, which acts on the body by inhibiting the action of a protein called "tumor necrosis factor alpha" that is involved in the inflammatory processes of the body.
Price
The price of Remicade varies between 4000 and 5000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Remicade is an injectable medicine that should be administered into the vein by a trained doctor, nurse or health professional.
The recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor and should be given every 6 or 8 weeks.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Remicade may include allergy reactions to the medication with redness, itching and swelling of the skin, stomach pain, general malaise, viral infections like influenza or herpes, respiratory infections like sinusitis, pain and head and pain.
In addition, this medicine may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections, leaving the body more vulnerable or worsening existing infections.
Contraindications
Remicade is contraindicated for children under 6 years of age, patients with tuberculosis or with any serious infection such as pneumonia or sepsis and for patients allergic to rat proteins, Infliximab or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have tuberculosis, hepatitis B virus, heart disease, cancer, lung or nervous system disease, or if you are a smoker, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
