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Side effect(s) of Infliximab

Read the side effects of Infliximab as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Gastrointestinal- Stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite and blood in stool.

Heart- Chest pain and shortness of breath.

Miscellaneous- Headache, runny nose, vaginal itching, flushing, rash, joint pain and seizures.

Other Precautions : *It may affect blood clots, avoid unusual bruising or bleeding.

Drug Name : Infliximab

Infliximab(Remicade) generic is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for autoimmune disorders, joint pain, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis. It blocks the action of TNF-alpha, a substance in the body that causes inflammation.
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