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CA2 (Generic Infliximab Injection)

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WARNING

The use of infliximab injection products may impair your ability to fight infection and raise your chance of developing serious infections, such as widespread severe viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. These infections may require medical treatment and may result in death. If you frequently experience any form of infection or believe you are experiencing one right now, let your doctor know. This includes transient infections (like cold sores), mild infections (such open cuts or sores), and persistent, chronic illnesses. Moreover, let your doctor know if you have diabetes, any immune-system disorders, and whether you currently reside in or have formerly resided in regions like the Ohio or Mississippi river valleys where severe fungal infections are more prevalent. If you’re uncertain whether infections are more prevalent where you live, ask your doctor. In addition, let your doctor know whether you’re using tocilizumab, dexamethasone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), prednisolone (Orapred ODT, Pediapred, Prelone), or any other immune system suppressants such abatacept (Orencia), anakinra (Kineret), methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo, Trexall, Xatmep) (Actemra).

During and immediately following your treatment, your doctor will keep an eye out for any infections. Call your doctor right away if you encounter any of the following symptoms during or right after your therapy, or if you have any of the following symptoms before you start your treatment: Sweating, breathing issues, a sore throat, coughing up bloody mucus, fever, extreme exhaustion, flu-like symptoms, warm, red, or painful skin, diarrhoea, stomach pain, or other infection-related symptoms.

You might have hepatitis B (a virus that damages the liver) or tuberculosis (TB, a serious lung infection), yet show no signs of the illnesses. In this instance, infliximab injectable products may raise your risk of developing symptoms and a more serious infection. Your doctor may request a blood test to determine whether you have an inactive hepatitis B infection in addition to performing a skin test to determine whether you have a TB infection. Before you begin taking an infliximab injection product, your doctor may prescribe you medicine to treat this infection. Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had tuberculosis, have lived in or visited a location where the disease is prevalent, or have come into contact with someone who has the disease. Call your doctor right once if you have any of the following TB symptoms, or if you acquire any of these symptoms while receiving treatment for the disease: cough, loss of appetite, sluggishness, fever, or night sweats. Additionally, call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following hepatitis B symptoms or if any of them appear during or after treatment: extreme fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes, appetite loss, nausea, or vomiting; muscle aches; dark urine; clay-colored bowel movements; fever; chills; stomach pain; or rash.

After receiving an infliximab injection product or comparable drugs, some kids, teens, and young adults developed severe or life-threatening malignancies, such as lymphoma (cancer that begins in the cells that fight infection). Hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a highly deadly form of cancer that frequently results in death within a short period of time, was a side effect that occurred in certain male teenagers and young adults who used an infliximab product or comparable drugs. The majority of those who developed HSTCL were receiving infliximab injection products or medications similar to them along with another drug called azathioprine (Azasan, Imuran) or 6-mercaptopurine to treat Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, two conditions that cause swelling and sores in the lining of the colon and rectum (Purinethol, Purixan). If your child has ever had cancer of any kind, let the doctor know. Call your child’s doctor right away if any of the following symptoms appear while they are receiving treatment for your child: unexplained weight loss; swollen glands in the neck, underarms, or groyne; or simple bruising or bleeding. The hazards of giving your child an infliximab injection product should be discussed with your child’s doctor.

When you start therapy with an infliximab injection product and each time you get the drug, your doctor or pharmacist will provide you the manufacturer’s patient information leaflet (Medication Guide). If you have any questions, carefully read the material and contact your doctor or pharmacist. The Medication Guide is also available on the manufacturer’s website or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.

The dangers of using an infliximab injection product should be discussed with your doctor.

Why is this medication prescribed?

Some autoimmune illnesses (disorders in which the immune system assaults healthy portions of the body and results in pain, swelling, and destruction) can be treated with infliximab injection products, which include:

  • Methotrexate is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a disorder in which the body attacks its own joints and results in pain, swelling, and loss of function (Rheumatrex, Trexall),
  • When other treatments have not alleviated the symptoms of Crohn’s disease (a disorder where the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, resulting in discomfort, diarrhoea, weight loss, and fever) in adults and children older than 6 years,
  • Adults and children aged 6 and older who have ulcerative colitis, a disorder that results in swelling and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine, and who have not responded to conventional treatments,
  • Spondylitis with ankylosing (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas causing pain and joint damage),
  • The skin condition known as plaque psoriasis, which affects adults and causes red, scaly patches on certain body parts, when other therapies are insufficient,
  • As well as psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling and scales on the skin).

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors are a class of drugs that includes Infliximab injectable preparations. They function by preventing the body’s production of TNF-alpha, a chemical that triggers inflammation.

How should this medicine be used?

A doctor or nurse must mix sterile water with the infliximab powder before injecting it intravenously (into a vein). It is typically administered at a doctor’s office once every 2 to 8 weeks, more frequently at the start of your treatment and less frequently as it progresses. You will receive your whole dose of an injection of infliximab in around 2 hours.

Products containing infliximab for injection can have substantial side effects, including allergic responses that last for two hours after the infusion and throughout it. In order to ensure that you are not having a harmful reaction to the drug, a doctor or nurse will keep an eye on you during this period. To treat or stop responses to an infliximab injection product, other medications may be prescribed to you. Any of the following symptoms during or soon after your infusion should be reported to your doctor or nurse right away: Hives, rash, itching, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; chest pain; trouble breathing or swallowing; flushing; dizziness; fainting; fever; chills; seizures; vision loss; and.

Products for infliximab injections may help you manage your symptoms, but they won’t make your disease go away. How effectively infliximab injectable products perform for you will be closely monitored by your doctor. If necessary, your doctor may raise the dosage of the medication you take if you have Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor may discontinue administering an infliximab injection if you have Crohn’s disease and your condition has not improved after 14 weeks. It’s critical to communicate your feelings to your doctor during your therapy.

Other uses for this medicine

Behcet’s syndrome can occasionally be treated with infliximab injectable products (ulcers in the mouth and on the genitals and inflammation of various parts of the body). Discuss the potential dangers of using this medicine for your illness with your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details if you believe this drug should be used for something else.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before using an infliximab injection product,

  • If you have any allergies to infliximab, infliximab-axxq, infliximab-dyyb, infliximab-abda, any drugs containing murine (mouse) proteins, other drugs, or any of the chemicals in infliximab, infliximab-dyyb, or infliximab-abda injection, let your doctor and pharmacist know right away. If you are unsure whether a drug to which you are allergic is made from murine proteins, ask your doctor or pharmacist. For a list of the ingredients, consult the Medication Guide or speak with your pharmacist.
  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, dietary supplements, and herbal products that you are now taking or intend to use. Mention any of the following medications as well as any anticoagulants (blood thinners) including warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), and theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Theochron). Your physician might need to adjust the dosage of your drugs or keep a close eye on you for side effects.
  • If you have or have previously experienced heart failure, let your doctor know (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to other parts of the body). You could be advised by your doctor not to use an infliximab injection product.
  • Inform your doctor if you have ever undergone phototherapy, a psoriasis treatment that involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light, and if you currently have or have ever had a condition that affects your nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis (MS; loss of coordination, weakness, and numbness due to nerve damage), Guillain-Barre syndrome (weakness, tingling, and potential paralysis due to sudden nerve damage), or optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerve that sends messages from the eye to the brain); seizures, any sort of cancer, bleeding issues, blood disorders, heart disease, numbness, burning, or tingling in any part of your body, seizures, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of illnesses that affect the lungs and airways.
  • Inform your physician if you are nursing a baby, intend to get pregnant, or are already pregnant. Call your doctor if you become pregnant while using an infliximab injectable medication. The doctor of your newborn should be informed if you used an infliximab injection product during your pregnancy. Some immunisations may need to be given to your baby later than usual.
  • Inform the surgeon or dentist that you are using an infliximab injection product if you are having surgery, including dental surgery.
  • If you have recently had a vaccination, let your doctor know. Moreover, ask your doctor whether you require any vaccines. Avoid getting any shots without first consulting your doctor. Before starting infliximab medication, it’s crucial that both adults and kids acquire all necessary vaccinations.
  • You should be aware that 3 to 12 days after receiving an infliximab injection product, you could experience a delayed allergic reaction. If you suffer any of the following symptoms a few days or longer after receiving therapy, let your doctor know right away: muscle or joint discomfort, headache, sore throat, fever, rash, hives, itching, swelling of the hands, face, or lips.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Keep eating normally unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Side effects are possible with infliximab injectable products. Any of these symptoms that are severe or do not go away should be discussed with your doctor:

  • Nausea
  • Heartburn
  • Headache
  • Blocked nose
  • Having white mouth patches
  • Other indications of a yeast infection, such as burning, itching, and pain in the vagina
  • Flushing

There can be major negative effects. The following symptoms are rare, but if you have any of them or those in the IMPORTANT WARNING or SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS sections, consult your doctor right away:

  • Any kind of rash, including one that worsens in the sun and appears on the arms or cheeks
  • Chest ache
  • Unsteady heartbeat
  • Arm, back, neck, or jaw discomfort
  • Abdominal pain
  • Edoema of the lower legs, stomach, ankles, or feet
  • Unexpected weight gain
  • Breathing difficulty
  • Eyesight changes or haziness
  • Abrupt weakness of the face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body
  • Joint or muscle ache
  • Any area of the body experiencing numbness or tingling
  • Sudden difficulty comprehending, speaking, or speaking clearly
  • Sudden difficulty walking
  • Faintness or dizziness
  • Loss of coordination or balance
  • An abrupt, bad headache
  • Seizures
  • Eyes or skin that have a yellow tint
  • Urine with a dark colour
  • Reduced appetite
  • Stomach ache in the top right corner
  • Significant bruising or bleeding
  • Stool with blood
  • Light skin
  • Pus-filled lumps or red, scaly spots on the skin

Your risk of developing lymphoma (a cancer that starts in the cells that fight infection) and other malignancies may increase as a result of receiving an infliximab injection. The dangers of obtaining an infliximab injection product should be discussed with your doctor.

Further negative effects from infliximab injectable products are possible. If you experience any strange issues while taking this drug, call your doctor right away.

You or your doctor can submit a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting programme online or by phone if you have a serious side event (1-800-332-1088).

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

The drug will be kept by your doctor in their office.

In case of emergency/overdose

Call the poison control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the event of an overdose. Moreover, information can be found online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. Call 911 right once if the person has collapsed, experienced a seizure, is having difficulty breathing, or cannot be roused.

What other information should I know?

Keep all of your appointments with your physician and the lab. To determine how well your body has responded to an infliximab injectable product, your doctor may request specific laboratory tests.

You should keep a written record of every medication you take, including any over-the-counter (OTC) items, prescription drugs, and dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals. This list should be brought with you whenever you see a doctor or are admitted to the hospital. You should always have this information with you in case of emergencies.

Brand names

  • Avsola® (Infliximab-axxq)
  • Inflectra® (Infliximab-dyyb)
  • Remicade® (Infliximab)
  • Renflexis® (Infliximab-abda)
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