Remicade Patient Information Handout
- Remicade IV Precautions and Side Effects
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (in-FLICKS-ih-mab)
Warning
This medication can decrease your body's ability to fight an infection. This effect can lead to very serious (possibly fatal) infections (e.g., fungal infections, tuberculosis). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before starting this medication. Also tell your doctor your medical history, especially of past/recent/current infections. You should also tell your doctor if you have lived or traveled in areas...
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