Renflexis

Generic name:infliximab [ in-FLIX-ih-mab ]
Brand names: Avsola, Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis
Drug class:TNF alfa inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 24, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Renflexis?

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

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

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

Renflexis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Using Renflexis 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.

Renflexis affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Before you start using this medicine, 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 sores.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Renflexis if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had tuberculosis (TB) or if anyone in your household has tuberculosis. Also tell yo...