Remicade

Generic name:infliximab [ in-FLIX-ih-mab ]
Drug classes:Antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Sep 1, 2020.

What is Remicade?

Remicade reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Remicade is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and severe or disabling plaque psoriasis in adults.

Remicade is also used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Infliximab is often used when other medicines have not been effective.

Warnings

You should not use Remicade if you are allergic to infliximab, or if you are also being treated with anakinra (Kineret) or abatacept (Orencia).

Using Remicade may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer, including a rare fast-growing type of lymphoma that can be fatal. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

Remicade affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Before you start using Remicade, your doctor may perform tests to make sure you do not have certain infections. Call your doctor if you have a fever, tiredness, flu symptoms, cough, or skin pain.

Before taking this medicine

Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis (TB), or anyone in your household has tuberculosis. Also tell your doctor if you have recently traveled. Tuberculosis and some fungal in...